Christopher Luxon
Government makes 'no apology' for benefit sanctions
The Government is taking what it says is early action to curb what it sees as an unacceptable surge in welfare dependency that occurred under Labour.
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise… Audio
Benefit sanctions cop criticism
The government is being accused of ignoring evidence, as it orders the increased use of benefit sanctions.
It has directed the Ministry of Social Development to ramp up the use of penalties on… Audio
PM warns of unpopular decisions ahead
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is warning he will need to make unpopular decisions in order to turn around the country's fragile state.
Luxon delivered the blunt assessment during his first state… Audio
Government says Israel air strikes on Rafah should stop
The Government says air strikes on the southern city of Rafah should stop.
At a post cabinet press conference on Monday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was extremely concerned about the 1.5… Audio
Luxon on first Waitangi Day as Prime Minister
Christopher Luxon has had his first Waitangi as Prime Minister.
Tens of thousands turned out at the Treaty Grounds this year where tensions ran high.
David Seymour was heckled over his treaty… Audio
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
Joining us now fresh from the Dawn Services Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Audio
PM Luxon on frontline police numbers
The Prime Minister is walking back on comments made in parliament on Tuesday by the police minister Mark Mitchell that it would take three years not two to recruit 500 extra police officers.
Prime… Audio
Cabinet to meet for first time in 2024
Cabinet meets for the first time this year on Tuesday, and the Government has fewer than 50 days to complete its 100-day plan.
Items in that plan include stopping all work on He Pua Pua and repealing… Audio
PM Luxon and Hipkins send Christmas messages
The leaders of the six political parties in parliament have all provided us with a Christmas message, which we'll run throughout the programme.
First up are Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, followed… Audio
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on this week's mini-budget
The government is making good on its election promise of a pre-Christmas mini-Budget this Wednesday.
The announcement will coincide with Treasury's latest economic update.
Finance Minister Nicola… Audio
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on immigration rules
Australia is expected to significantly drop the number of migrants it allows into the country, due to the pressure it's putting on housing and infrastructure. In the last year, Australia's net… Audio
Governor General gives speech to open parliament
The Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro has given the traditional Speech from the Throne to mark the official state opening of the new parliament. Her speech - written by the Prime Minister Christopher… Audio
Government dismisses protests promoted by Te Pāti Māori as 'inconsequential'
The coalition is dismissing widespread anti-government protests as inconsequential, but others say Māori anger at planned changes is not going to fade any time soon.
Thousands turned out on Tuesday… Audio
Luxon on coalition's 100-day plan
The National-ACT-New Zealand First coalition is in, and a number of things are out.
The government revealed its 100-day plan last week with 49 items to tick off - most of which will cancel or… Audio
Photo Essay: A three groom political wedding
Photos and action from the official signing of the coalition deal between National, ACT and New Zealand First.
Done deal: Incoming PM Chris Luxon on coalition completion
National Party leader and incoming Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341684446112 Video, Audio
Prime Minister Luxon reveals coalition details
Forty-one days after the election and following 20 days of coalition talks - we finally know the makeup of the new government.
National Party leader and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed… Audio
Incoming government expected to announce cabinet and ministerial portfolios
The National Party leader, Christopher Luxon, last night confirmed to the Governor-general that the three parties will be able to form a government - just shy of six weeks after the October election.
…Luxon on NZ's diplomatic response to Gaza conflict
New Zealand's diplomatic response to war in Gaza is coming under increasing scrutiny from leading international law experts.
On Tuesday, Waikato Professor Al Gillispie stressed NZ should now be… Audio
The National Party's negotiation talks carry on
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says he is getting daily briefings on the growing conflict in Israel.
That's while government formation talks continue with his party talking separately to ACT… Audio