Tag: Christopher Luxon
National will work with NZ First in Government if necessary
Christopher Luxon has announced he will talk to New Zealand First leader Winston Peters if necessary to form a new Government after this year's...
General election candidates and voting locations revealed
The list of candidates standing in east Auckland’s two electorates at this year’s general election has been publicly released.
Twelve candidates have put their names...
Kiwis worried about the economy and cost of living
By Christopher Luxon, National Party Leader and MP for Botany
There are just 31 days to go until the election, and I'm on the...
Luxon launches National’s campaign with pledge to New Zealanders
Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon has launched his party's election campaign with a guarantee it will achieve eight important commitments to...
National to tax foreign property buyers, cut fuel taxes
The National Party says a family with children and on the average household income will be up to $250 per fortnight better off under...
‘I’ve met parents skipping meals because they can’t afford food’
“If you want a guaranteed change of Government, do not muck around, you need to make sure you party vote National.”
That was the clear...
Candidates competing for party votes and seats in Parliament
With less than two months until this year's general election, Kiwis are being urged to enrol to vote so they can make their voices...
Schools have cell phone rules in place
Many secondary schools in the east Auckland area already have rules in place regarding cell phone usage.
The National Party recently announced it will ban...
National will boost funding for cancer treatments
Christopher Luxon says a National Government he leads will fund 13 cancer treatments that are available in Australia but not New Zealand.
“Each year, more...
Election 2023 – Race for the Beehive is on
Small armies of enthusiastic volunteers equipped with timber, power tools and political hoardings descended on east Auckland on Saturday to mark the start of...
Crime under the spotlight as election looms
Concerns over New Zealand's growing lawlessness drew several hundred people to a public meeting to hear what the National Party would do to reduce...
National will ban cell phone use at schools, with exceptions
National will ban cell phone use at school to help lift achievement and support every child to make the most out of their education,...
National launches its $24b election transport policy
The National Party's $24 billion 'Transport for the Future' infrastructure policy includes fully funding the Eastern Busway project and the construction of new major...
Luxon urges supporters to ‘see through the attacks’
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has accused the Labour Government of engaging in personal attacks against him because it doesn't have a record to...
Luxon extends condolences to victims of Auckland CBD shooting
Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon says his thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the people killed and injured...
National unveils $500m pothole repair fund
The National Party will establish a $500 million fund to fix potholes on New Zealand’s roads if elected to Government at this year’s general...
Cost of living – it gets worse
By Christopher Luxon, Opposition Leader and MP for Botany
Kiwis already struggling to make ends meet were dealt another blow at the weekend, as...
Simeon Brown: ‘National will restore law and order’
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Labour's soft approach to crime has left too many Kiwis in fear within their own homes and communities,...
National to increase sentences and support victims if elected
The National Party will introduce tougher sentences for crime and provide more support for victims if elected to Government at this year’s general election...
Economic recession casts dark cloud
By Christopher Luxon, Leader of the Opposition and MP for Botany
Last week's news that New Zealand is now in a recession will be...
Luxon: Gangs to face tougher consequences
National will make membership of a gang an aggravating factor when it comes to sentencing, so gang members convicted of an offence face tougher...
Labour suggests people have shorter showers to cut costs
The Labour Government is rolling out a public information campaign aimed at encouraging Kiwis to take action to keep their homes warm and dry...
Budget 2023 delivers billions for health, education, transport
The Labour Government is scrapping the $5 prescription medication fee and introducing free public transport for children as part of Budget 2023.
Finance Minister Grant...
Luxon hits Labour over ‘Blowout Budget’
National Party leader and Botany MP Christopher Luxon says Budget 2023 shows why New Zealand needs a change of direction as well as a...
Luxon vows National will restore fiscal discipline
A National Government will restore fiscal discipline, end Labour's “wasteful spending” and deliver clear reporting of public finances, party leader and Botany MP Christopher...
NEW POLL: ACT boost means centre-right can form Govt
National drops 0.9 points on last month to be on 35.6 per cent but retakes the lead over Labour who falls back 3.1 points...
Luxon rules out forming Government with Maori Party
Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon has today ruled out working with the Maori Party should National be able to form a...
National aims to boost nurse numbers through student loan repayments
People who train as nurses or midwives will have part of their student loans repaid by taxpayers if they work in the sector in...
National to cut farm regulations, restart live animal exports
The National Party will cut red tape on New Zealand’s farming sector if it’s elected to Government at this year’s general election.
And it’s vowed...
Venerable Master honoured at Buddha’s Birthday celebrations
Fo Guang Shan New Zealand has held a commemoration service for the influential Buddhist monk and teacher Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the founding patriarch...
Luxon: National will Electrify NZ
The next National Government will cut red tape to drive a surge of investment in renewable electricity generation so New Zealand can double its...
National vows to raise standards for school pupils
The National Party will rewrite the school curriculum to raise educational standards for Kiwi pupils should it be elected to Government at this year's...
Luxon – National Government will rewrite New Zealand Curriculum
National Party leader and Botany MP Christopher Luxon says his party will rewrite the New Zealand Curriculum if elected to Government at this year’s...
Government scrapping policies to boost incomes for seniors, parents, students
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the Labour Government is boosting the incomes of senior citizens, beneficiaries, students, and parents from April 1.
The move...
Luxon calls out Labour after restaurant raided
A restaurant is the latest local business to be targeted by thieves and the National Party says the incident is an example of the...
Police hope new station will deter criminal activity
The officer in charge of the new Howick Police station says he hopes its presence will help to deter people from breaking the law...
Luxon details his vision for the next National Government
If elected to Government at this year's general election, the National Party will ban gang patches in public places, slash spending on consultants, lift...
National will scrap ‘undemocratic’ Three Waters
A National Government will scrap Labour’s undemocratic and unworkable Three Waters model and replace it with a sustainable system that ensures drinking water, stormwater...
Cyclone Gabrielle leaves tragedy in its wake
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Last week was a harrowing experience for Kiwis as Cyclone Gabrielle left its mark on communities across the...
Donations going to support cyclone victims
Generous east Auckland residents have donated thousands of dollars' worth of food and other items that will be sent to people impacted by the...
Luxon praises cyclone response
Christopher Luxon says the community-led response to Cyclone Gabrielle shows Kiwis “at their best”.
The Botany MP and National Party leader visited the Civil Defence...
New leader, same old Labour
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Labour might have a new leader, but the same challenges face New Zealand and it will be the...
Verrall named new Health Minister
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has reshuffled his Cabinet with Dr Ayesha Verrall being promoted to Health Minister and Nanaia Mahuta losing the Local Government...
Hipkins vows to help Kiwis doing it tough
A bombshell was dropped on New Zealand's political landscape on January 19 when a tearful Jacinda Ardern publicly announced she was stepping down as...
Simeon Brown picks up major roles in National Party reshuffle
Botany MP and National party leader Christopher Luxon has announced a reshuffle of his Parliamentary caucus in preparation for this year's general election.
He says...
Luxon calls for Mahuta to be sacked
Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon is calling for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to sack her embattled Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
Mahuta's...
Luxon – Summer won’t be back to normal yet
By Christopher Luxon, Leader of the Opposition and MP for Botany
The summer holidays are fast approaching, and, like many New Zealanders around the...
Thank you to all!
Howick and districts 175th anniversary highlight events have been a great success.
The community luncheon was a full house, with a wonderful cross section of...
Arrests follow disorder at supermarket
Several people were arrested following what police describe as a "disorder incident" in an east Auckland supermarket.
A police spokesperson says a number of calls...
Residents celebrate victory in fight to save public reserve
A passionate east Auckland community has come together to celebrate winning the fight to maintain public ownership of its much-loved local reserve.
About 100 people...
Tomato grow-off turns into fierce rivalry
What started out as a friendly, morale-boosting community competition has turned into a fierce battle to be crowned the first Apothecary tomato growing champion.
A...
175th anniversary plaque unveiled
Opposition leader and Botany MP Christopher Luxon, left, and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown unveiled the Howick 175th plaque at Fencible Walk Park on Picton...
School attendance plummets further
Shocking new attendance data showing that just 40 per cent of students attended school regularly in term two is appalling and shows that Labour...
Luxon attacks Labour over ‘huge spin, no delivery’
An east Auckland business audience has been given a blunt but optimistic view of New Zealand’s economic and social outlook from the Leader of...
Bishop says Labour to blame for economic woes
National Party MP Chris Bishop says the Government is to blame for New Zealand's high inflation rate and he expects the country's economic outlook...
Luxon: A new ram-raid every 15 hours
Two years ago, 'ram-raid' was a term not known to most Kiwis. They still happened now and again and inflicted significant distress on unlucky...
Homes in transport project’s path
People living in part of east Auckland have been told their homes are needed to make way for a major public transport project.
The Times understands...
National launches anti-pothole campaign
People fed up with the deteriorating state of local roads are being asked to highlight the problem by exposing the worst potholes in the...
Charity’s $20k gift to young musicians
A selfless east Auckland school pupil is helping talented and creative youngsters to achieve their musical dreams.
Ormiston Senior College student Aadi Golchha is the...
‘Naïve’ National policy misses the mark
By Naisi Chen, Labour List MP based in Botany
Over the past fortnight, Times readers have been treated to columns from local National Party...
National will get Kiwis off welfare and into meaningful work
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Last weekend the National Party held its annual conference where Christopher Luxon outlined a major part of our...
Youth MPs calling out Government inaction
Budding young east Auckland politicians have seized the chance to quiz the Government about major issues including housing affordability and mental health.
Three local teenagers...
Botany Swarm sting Red Devils
National leader and Botany MP Christopher Luxon got onto the ice for a ceremonial puck drop on Saturday night with captains Andrew Hay...
Luxon slams Labour MP’s comments on East Care
The National Party is hitting back at an accusation it's to blame for the closure of east Auckland's only overnight medical service.
The after-hours service...
Chen blames National for loss of East Care overnight service
An east Auckland-based Labour MP says underfunding of the health system by the previous National Government is to blame for the closing of east...
Medical services facing ‘perfect storm’
More than a year after east Auckland's only local overnight medical service closed, it's yet to be replaced and it appears unlikely to be...
National’s deputy leader says New Zealand can do better
Nicola Willis says voters will have a clear choice at the next general election between an incumbent Labour Government that’s taking New Zealand “backwards”...
A National Government will tackle gangs and crime
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
National Party leader Christopher Luxon recently announced National's plan to tackle crime and curtail the growth of gangs...
A National Government will tackle gangs and crime
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Last week, National Party leader Christopher Luxon announced National’s plan to tackle crime and curtail the growth of...
Luxon’s wish for new police minister granted
A call by Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon for Poto Williams to be replaced as police minister has come to fruition.
On...
Luxon calls for Police Minister to be axed
Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon is calling for Police Minister Poto Williams to be replaced as it’s “clear she’s not equipped”...
Luxon visits medicinal cannabis company
Opposition leader and Botany MP Christopher Luxon toured local medicinal cannabis company last week.
On May 26, Luxon visited East Tamaki-based Helius Therapeutics, where he...
BUDGET 2022: 2.1 million Kiwis to get new targeted payment
Fuel Excise Duty and Road User Charges cut to be extended for two months
Half price public transport extended for a further two...
Labour delivers on safety and prosperity
By Naisi Chen, Labour List MP based in Botany
The brazen ram raid at the Ormiston Town Centre was a shocking act of criminality...
Police reveal location of new Howick station
Counties Manukau East Police have kept their promise to open a new base for their six community officers in Howick.
Area commander, inspector Scott Gemmell,...
Young leader excited to tackle the big issues
Aryan Bhatnagar intends to use the next five months investigating one of the biggest issues facing young New Zealanders.
The 18-year-old former Botany Downs Secondary...
Govt cuts 25c a litre off fuel excise in cost of...
· Petrol excise duty and road user charges both cut by 25 cents a litre for three months
· Additional reporting to support expectation that the full...
Luxon: Kiwis deserve tax relief from cost of living crisis
The Government should give struggling Kiwis a break this Budget and deliver tax relief from the cost of living crisis, says Opposition Leader Christopher Luxon.
“Inflation is...
Luxon: Kiwis deserve tax relief from cost of living crisis
The Government should give struggling Kiwis a break this Budget and deliver tax relief from the cost of living crisis, says Opposition Leader Christopher...
High Court rules police, defence mandates unlawful
The High Court's decision released on Friday that vaccine mandates for police officers and defence force personnel are unlawful and not justified must be...
High Court rules police, defence mandates unlawful
The High Court’s decision released today that vaccine mandates for police officers and defence force personnel are unlawful and not justified must be a...
Luxon: Mandates should unwind after Omicron peak
The Government should begin removing vaccine mandates progressively once we are through the peak of Omicron, National Leader Christopher Luxon said in a speech...
Keeping our community safe
By Naisi Chen, Labour list MP based in Botany
Last week the current Howick Police Station closed while the search for a new site...
Luxon ‘turning ship around’
In the first Newshub-Reid Research poll for 2022, Labour is still riding its pandemic popularity wave, while the tide is going out for Act,...
Police close to finding new home
Police say they're making good progress in finding a new building to permanently house the six Howick-based community officers.
The building currently serving as the...
Government proposes income insurance scheme
Consultation is under way on the creation of a Government programme intended to help Kiwis who lose their jobs.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the...
Luxon’s star on the rise
Opposition leader and Botany MP Christopher Luxon is downplaying the latest poll results which show a significant improvement for both the National Party and...
‘Looking forward to my new roles in 2022’
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Happy New Year! I hope you've had a chance over the summer to take a break with family...
Luxon: ‘New Zealand deserves better on Covid’
The Government is unprepared to tackle the challenge presented by the Omicron strain of Covid-19 and is developing its response "on the fly".
That's the...
Luxon expresses support for Tonga
Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon is expressing concern for the people of Tonga following the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami.
The undersea...
Slamming the brakes on speeding cars
Speeding hoons plaguing an east Auckland suburb may finally be forced to slow down.
Cockle Bay local Danny Wright is leading a campaign by residents...
Luxon slams Covid decision as National rises in new poll
Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the Government should immediately move Auckland to the 'orange' level of the Covid-19 protection framework...
Luxon vows to keep fighting for Botany
He became the National Party's leader after just a year in politics and now Botany MP Christopher Luxon is vowing he won't forget about...
Luxon shakes up National’s line-up
Botany MP and new National Party leader Christopher Luxon has announced a reshuffle of his MPs' portfolios and parliamentary rankings.
He says the new party...
Luxon puts Bridges at 3, names him finance spokesperson
Simon Bridges is the National Party's new Finance and Infrastructure spokesperson, National Leader Christopher Luxon announced today.
The announcement was to be made together in...
Luxon takes the reins
Just one year after entering Parliament as the new MP for Botany, former Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon is the new leader...
Auckland lockdown pain must end
By Christopher Luxon, MP for Botany
Earlier this month, I joined Judith Collins and my National Party colleagues Simeon Brown and Melissa Lee for...
Park-and-ride ruled out
Park-and-ride facilities will not feature as part of two major public transport projects being delivered in east Auckland.
Auckland Transport (AT) spokeswoman Natalie Polley says...
Residents unite to fight busway plan
People living in a quiet east Auckland suburb are fighting plans that would see a major public transport project run through their community.
As the...
Questions asked over ICU capacity
The Government has failed to properly prepare for the outbreak of the Covid-19 Delta strain by increasing Middlemore Hospital's ICU capacity by just one...
