Tag: Christopher Luxon
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...
Judith Collins meets local business leaders
National Party leader Judith Collins was in Howick on Saturday meeting local business owners about the Government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic and its...
Family caught in busway’s path
Just one month after moving into their new east Auckland home, a family is facing the prospect of having to move again because the...
Views sought on busway’s design
East Auckland residents will soon have the chance to share their views on the design of the latest stage of a major infrastructure project.
Auckland...
Police searching for new base
East Auckland residents concerned they may lose a long-standing police presence in the community can rest easy.
Plans are advancing to sell the Auckland Council-owned...
Cycle bridge back-pedal a win for east
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
On Saturday the Government announced that they will not be proceeding with their ill-conceived $785 million cycle bridge...
Busway accelerated, cycle bridge scrapped
Future users of the Eastern Busway public transport project will benefit from the Government's decision to scrap the proposed $785 million cycle bridge across...
Move to delay elections slammed
Legislation that will give the Government the power to delay next year’s local body elections until 2023 is being met with howls of outrage...
Calling all budding politicians
Young east Aucklanders with political aspirations are invited to apply to become their electorate's next Youth Member of Parliament.
A two-day Youth Parliament is held...
Delta sacrifice has come at a cost
By Christopher Luxon, MP for Botany
After weeks of huge sacrifice, it will be a welcome relief for our community that Auckland is now...
Petition opposes water reforms
Almost 25,000 people have signed a petition opposing the Government's "Three Waters" plan to reform the management of New Zealand's drinking water, waste water,...
Luxon: Government must park Three Waters plans
Labour must listen to the multitude of mayors pleading for the Three Waters plans to be dumped, National’s Local Government spokesperson Christopher Luxon says.
“With...
Questions raised over vaccine mix-up
The Government is being criticised for waiting more than a month to reveal people may have been injected with incorrect Covid-19 vaccine doses in...
COMMENT: A lockdown reality check
Without warning, Alert Level 4 was upon us again. The move into lockdown was a reminder of just how unpredictable and changeable Covid-19 can...
Somerville Rotary marks 25 years
The Rotary Club of Somerville celebrated its 25th Anniversary, where around 140 people attended the black tie - gala dinner & charity fundraiser on...
Diamond anniversary: kiss, dance, and cake
Neil and Raywyn Dawson were told their romance would be short-lived.
"You're both red heads. It won't last past 12 months!"
They've recently celebrated their diamond...
Police station land will soon be for sale
Attempts to stop the sale of land occupied by the Howick police station in east Auckland appear to have failed.
As the Times has previously reported,...
Three Waters a big worry
I recently travelled to Blenheim for the Local Government New Zealand conference in my role as National's Local Government spokesperson.
The annual conference is one...
Transport boss fronts over busway delay
Hundreds of people packed into a local church to hear from Auckland Transport (AT) chief executive Shane Ellison about the future of the long-awaited...
Residents fight back against boy racers
Danny Wright remembers lying in bed the first night his family spent at their new east Auckland home and wondering if they’d moved next...
Government prioritises cycle bridge over Busway
The recent news that the Government and Auckland Council have delayed the completion of the Eastern Busway by two years is gutting news for...
Labour isn’t delivering in the east
Locals will be as gutted as I am that the Eastern Busway has been shelved for another two years.
The project now faces another inexplicable...
