Christopher Luxon
'Horrific and devastating' - Luxon on hostel fire
The National Party leader Christopher Luxon visited the scene of the Loafers Lodge fire and met with some of the survivors. He says the scene was shocking, and bigger questions will need to be asked… Audio
Luxon rules out National deal with Te Pāti Māori to form a govt
National's leader Christopher Luxon has unequivocally ruled out working with Te Pāti Māori to form a government after the election.
It follows a turbulent period for the parties on the left - with… Audio
'Coalition of chaos' - Luxon on Whaitiri's departure from Labour
The National Party has labelled Te Pāti Māori attempts to welcome Meka Whaitiri into the house with a whakawātea yesterday as grandstanding.
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Midweek Mediawatch - a media muddle over Meka Whaitiri
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about Meka Whaitiri's defection to Te Pāti Māori taking the media by surprise, a media organisation and a politician censured… Audio
Vape laws tighten in Australia, what's next for New Zealand?
The government has ruled out following Australia's crackdown on vaping - at least this term. The Australian federal government has announced tough new measures in an effort to stop young people taking… Audio
Luxon: Highly unlikely National would work with Te Pāti Māori
In a surprise move the government minister Meka Whaitiri is set to resign from Labour and join Te Pati Maori. RNZ understands Ms Whaitiri, who has been MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti since a by-election in… Audio
Existing tax system 'broadly fair' - Christopher Luxon
The National Party leader is adamant the existing tax system is 'broadly fair', despite the discrepancy found between the effective tax rates paid by the very rich and average people.
An IRD… Audio
National Party says roles added to green list too slowly
The Opposition leader says much needed health workers won't make it here in time for winter.
The government yesterday announced it was adding 32 healthcare roles to its Green List immigration fast… Audio
East AK properties lashed by tornadoes deal with robbers
More than 100 homes were damaged by tornados in just 16 hours over the long weekend, with those in the firing line saying it's lucky no-one lost their life. At least 50 properties were damaged when a… Audio
Christopher Luxon claims Stuart Nash breach a 'cover-up'
The National Party leader is calling news of Stuart Nash's breach of the Cabinet manual a "cover-up" and demanding a please explain.
It follows revelations the Prime Minister's Office knew two years… Video, Audio
Luxon wants Nash fully gone from Parliament
The Opposition leader says former minister Stuart Nash should be gone from Parliament altogether.
Nash was last night sacked from all of his ministerial roles following a breach of the Cabinet Manual… Audio
National Party planning to rewrite curriculum if elected
The National Party says it will rewrite the New Zealand Curriculum if elected, in an attempt to ensure every child has the basic reading, writing, maths and science skills needed to set them up for… Audio
The questions over government contractors and consultants
Government spending on consultants and contractors is back in the news - but what are they actually paid to do? Audio
Christopher Luxon wants Select Committee inquiry into banks
National party leader Christopher Luxon says he would like to see a select committee inquiry into the banking sector.
According to the most recent figures, it's understood the Australian-owned banks… Audio
Questions for Oral Answer 7 March 2023
Questions to Ministers CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? ANNA LORCK to the Minister for Cyclone Recovery: What actions has the… Audio
Christopher Luxon wants Campbell out of EPA chair role
The National leader says Rob Campbell's position as Health New Zealand chair had become untenable, and he wants to see him removed as chair of the Environmental Protection Authority too.
Campbell was… Audio
Political commentators: Neale Jones and Liam Hehir
Parliament resumed last week, with Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins going head to head for the first time. Neale Jones and Liam Hehir also discuss the political response to Cyclone Gabrielle, the… Audio
Christopher Luxon wants burglary, looting sentences doubled
With the country still in a state of emergency, the usual political scuffling between the two major parties is more low-key than usual.
As the Labour government announced the first of what it… Audio
Cyclone devastation and climate dominate PM's Statement debate
Today the debating chamber launched into action as it does most years - but this year was all about the weather and the climate. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Climate change under spotlight in Parliament
The devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle have lit a fire under Parliament, with new impetus to get climate adaptation legislation - or at least parts of it - through the House.
The Climate Change… Audio