My government’s first budget is growth oriented!
Two weeks ago, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and I delivered the first Budget of the coalition Government in Parliament. We were proud to deliver tax relief for the first time…
Historic first Decade completion Celebration of Telangana Formation Day: A Triumph of Unity and Heritage
The New Zealand Telangana Central Association (NZTCA) 10th anniversary of Telangana Formation Day on Sunday 2 June with an event that will be remembered for years to come. Held at…
145th GIRMIT REMEMBRANCE DAY CELEBRATED IN AUCKLAND
A most successful and excellent Fiji Girmit Day was held at Mangere East in the Hall breaking at seams with around 1,200 people. This was perhaps the largest indoor gathering…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Describes Budget 2024 as “A Diamond Made Under Pressure”
Luxon Highlights Value for Money in Post-Budget Breakfast Speech Speaking at Eden Park during the post-Budget breakfast, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described Budget 2024 as the result of a “systematic…
Nearly six months on and its work in progress!
We’re fast approaching the sixth-month mark of the formation of our government, and I hope that Kiwis clearly understand our priorities by now. Our team is laser focused on rebuilding…
Social housing to replace First Home Grant!
The government has scrapped the First Home Grants program with immediate effect from May 22 and redirect the funds towards expanding social housing announced Housing Minister Chris Bishop. The First…
“Housing Minister Chris Bishop Acknowledges Scrapping First Home Grants Will Be Unpopular and ‘Cause Some Pain'”
Government Scraps First Home Grants, Sparking Outrage Among Aspiring Homeowners The dream of owning a first home just slipped further out of reach for many New Zealanders as the Government…
My government has set ambitious targets for education!
Since entering politics, what has alarmed me most is the decline in educational achievement. This is far from a criticism of our teachers. They do an incredible job, and our…
MPs Express Mixed Feelings Over Pending Pay Rise Announcement: “Never a Perfect Time,” They Say
New Zealand Members of Parliament (MPs) are reacting cautiously to news of an impending pay rise, acknowledging the complexity of the situation. The Remuneration Authority, an independent body responsible for…
Budget blunder shows Nicola Willis could cut recovery funding
It appears Nicola Willis is about to pull the rug out from under the feet of local communities still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s severe weather, and local…
We are rebuilding the economy to ease the cost of living!
I have just arrived home from a three-country visit to South-East Asia where New Zealand’s economic prosperity was at the heart of our efforts. I took with me a 25-member…
Its time to get New Zealand back on track- Christopher Luxon!
This week I announced nine ambitious targets that our government has set to get New Zealand back on track. Improving the performance of our public services is one of our…
NZ MPs and Parliament systems targeted by China-based hackers
The heads of the New Zealand spy agency, the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), have acknowledged some data was accessed in the 2021 hack but said it was not of…
My government is delivering on what we promised!
On the 25th of March, Hindu New Zealanders marked Holi and on behalf of the Government and the National Party, I’d like to wish everyone a joyous and colourful Holi…
Chris Luxon: Government heading to deliver on 100 days targets!
Law and order has been topped of mind for communities across New Zealand for several years and in particular for our Indian community, which was hit very hard by the…
Government Faces Criticism as Newshub Closure Raises Concerns About Media Landscape
The recent announcement of the impending closure of Newshub has sent shockwaves through New Zealand, prompting concerns about the state of the media industry and the potential impact on the…
Chris Luxon: Government heading to deliver on 100 days targets!
Law and order has been topped of mind for communities across New Zealand for several years and in particular for our Indian community, which was hit very hard by the…
Government fulfils promise to scrap the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax, infrastructure growth an important priority!
Government fulfils promise to scrap the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax, infrastructure growth an important priority! Last week, the coalition Government announced that from 1 July we will be scrapping the…
Prime Minister’s Column
This week, a new school year begins for tens of thousands of students across the country. It can be a joyful time for many. Kids are reunited with friends and…