Tag: Christopher Luxon
Luxon: Bold action to address New Zealand’s challenges
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
Our Government has completed one year in office, and we are continuing to take bold...
Pupils tackling the evils of racism
There will be a lot less racism in New Zealand society in future if three empathetic east Auckland school pupils have their way.
Allegra Browne,...
Brown: National’s getting New Zealand back on track
By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
This week marks one year since National formed a new Government alongside our coalition partners ACT...
Luxon: Action on law and order working
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
National campaigned on restoring law and order and on ensuring all New Zealanders felt safe...
Pupils urge PM to change vaping laws
Vaping can lead to medical problems such as seizures, shortness of breath, lung cancer and even mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.
That’s...
From Botany to Otara – the Christmas spirit of giving
By Times Junior Journalist Manayah Peiris
In our small corner of Auckland, it’s amazing to find young people making a difference.
Harrison Eagle, head boy...
Former National deputy leader Nikki Kaye dies
Politicians are paying tribute to former National Party deputy leader Nikki Kaye, who has died after a battle with cancer.
The former MP for Auckland...
Luxon: Getting education back on track
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
We’re continuing to supercharge our maths action plan with a new, targeted maths acceleration programme!
This...
Te Pāti Māori co-leader compares ACT Party to KKK
Pakuranga-based ACT Party List MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar is calling out the “disrespectful” behaviour of Te Pāti Māori MPs in Parliament yesterday that included...
PM makes formal apology to abuse in care survivors
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has today delivered a formal apology at Parliament to survivors of abuse in care.
The apology follows a...
Pharmac’s funding boosted but some cancer patients unhappy
By AUT Journalism Student Vivek Panchal
The Government has announced it will increase funding for Pharmac, boosting the availability of medicines for Kiwis.
The $6.294 billion...
Lower inflation is great news for Kiwis
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
Data out last week showing inflation has dropped from 3.3 per cent in the year to June,...
Building infrastructure our next focus
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
Our Government has just wrapped up delivering on our Quarter Three (Q3) action plan, which...
Vitaco expands plant in east Auckland
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has officially opened Vitaco’s new expanded state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in East Tamaki.
The health and wellness business says its new 364-square-metre...
PM aims to create safer east Auckland
Prime Minister and MP for Botany, Christopher Luxon, is adamant his Government’s tough stance on law and order issues will go a long way...
Ormiston Hospital opens new $38m wing
Ormiston Hospital and Healthcare, a joint-venture partnership with Southern Cross Healthcare in east Auckland, has officially opened a state-of-the-art $38 million wing.
They say it...
FamilyBoost will ease pressure on young families
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
For families of young children in Botany, you’ll be pleased to know the much-awaited FamilyBoost...
Local government must do better
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
Some of you might have seen reports on the speech I gave at the Local Government New...
Survey reveals 30,000 more victims of violent crime
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has revealed the coalition Government has not hit its targeted reduction in violent crime.
One of the Government’s...
Protestors seek to highlight dolphin deaths
A group of people have today carried out a protest action at the local electorate office of Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon...
Luxon visits Demilitarised Zone on Korean Peninsula
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has just ended what he's describing as a "successful trip" to South Korea.
“We return from this visit...
Economy is moving in the right direction
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
Our Government was pleased to recently see a cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR)...
Luxon vows policy changes will reduce crime
The coalition Government’s ongoing effort to try to restore law and order in New Zealand appears yet to have made a discernable impact.
When Botany...
Luxon details dire state of education system, and his plan to...
Christopher Luxon says the outcomes being delivered by New Zealand’s education system are dire but his Government has a plan to turn it around.
The...
Resource consent application for Sandspit Road apartments declined
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expert consenting panel has today declined Box Property Investments Limited’s application for resource consent to build and subdivide 70...
Falling inflation shows our plan is working
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
Last week’s data shows inflation has fallen to 3.3 per cent for the year to...
Victims of alleged paedophile ring urged to contact police
Warning – this story concerns allegations of child sexual abuse
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon is urging the victims of an alleged...
Luxon speaks to survivors of abuse in care
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has today delivered a speech in Parliament focusing on the survivors of abuse in care.
The Government has...
Luxon condemns assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has publicly condemned the attempted assassination today, July 14, of former United States President Donald Trump at...
Seymour to become Acting PM as Luxon takes leave
ACT Party leader David Seymour will become New Zealand's Acting Prime Minister next week when Botany MP and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon takes personal...
Boy assaulted on bus as Luxon details crime crackdown
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has revealed the coalition Government’s latest ‘action plan’ which he says has a strong focus on making...
No sign East Care’s overnight service will reopen
There’s no sign yet the coalition Government plans to restore funding for what was east Auckland’s only overnight medical service.
The 11pm-7am service provided by...
Auckland regional fuel tax axed on July 1
The price of fuel around New Zealand may still be causing Kiwis financial pain but in Auckland it will be dropping slightly from tomorrow,...
More frontline cops to hit the beat
The coalition Government is welcoming a move by police to put more frontline cops on the beat in Auckland in an effort to tackle...
Luxon commits to funding new cancer drugs
New Zealand cancer organisations have published an open letter to the Government calling out its failure to follow through on a policy commitment made...
Abbess Manshin recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
The work of a humble and widely respected east Auckland spiritual leader is being recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.
Venerable Abbess Manshin,...
Christopher Luxon reflects on his first six months as PM
National Party leader and Botany MP Christopher Luxon campaigned during last year’s general election on the message 'Get NZ Back on Track'. Almost six...
Police prepared to respond to mass protest on the roads
Police are preparing to respond to large public gatherings around the country tomorrow – May 30 - following a call from Te Pati Maori...
PM encourages tech students to aim high
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was full of praise for an east Auckland education business in his electorate during a visit with its tutors and...
Replacement on the way for stolen plaque
A plaque recently stolen from an east Auckland reserve is set to be replaced.
The bronze plaque was fixed to a low brick plinth in...
Review finds public housing agency ‘not financially viable’
A Government agency that’s attracted controversy in east Auckland has been found to be underperforming and not financially viable without major changes being made.
The...
Board concerned over speed of Fast-Track Approvals Bill
The Howick Local Board is concerned at the speed with which the Government is moving its Fast-Track Approvals Bill through Parliament.
The Bill will enable...
Lifeguard, coastguard get $63.6m from Budget 2024
Howick Coastguard received a visit from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Transport Minister Simeon Brown for the announcement of a cash injection for lifeguards...
Luxon lays out vision for New Zealand in pre-Budget speech
With the coalition Government's first Budget set to be delivered soon, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has laid out his view of the state of...
Phones banned in schools but one says they’re sometimes necessary
The nationwide ban on pupils using mobile phones at school is in place but the former school of Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher...
Water rates set to increase by 7.2 per cent
Aucklanders will avoid a staggering 25.8 per cent water rates rise due to the coalition Government implementing its Local Water Done Well policy.
The model,...
‘Being able to read and write is a fundamental life skill’
The coalition Government is investing $67 million to change the way pupils who attend state schools will be taught to read.
Prime Minister and Botany...
Luxon pledges to donate pay rise to charity
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon says he’ll donate his $50,000 pay increase to charity after the Remuneration Authority decided the amount MPs...
Appeal for return of stolen Howick 175 plaque
Whoever has possession of a plaque installed as part of Howick’s 175th anniversary celebrations is being asked to return it after it was allegedly...
Mystery over missing Howick 175th commemoration plaque
A plaque installed as part of Howick’s 175th anniversary commemorations has seemingly gone missing.
It was unveiled by Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon...
Motorists set to be squeezed by rising fuel prices
The coalition Government plans to increase fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees, despite having campaigned last year on tackling the cost of living crisis.
Transport...
Head-turning classics draw thousands
The odd downpour failed to deter people of all ages from turning out for the eighth annual Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show.
Staged...
Luxon dismisses criticism over Government’s gang crackdown
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon is batting off criticism from commentators who say his Government’s plan to ban gang patches is unenforceable.
He...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon fundraises for heart research
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has taken time out of his very busy schedule to help raise money for a worthy cause.
Luxon...
Woman charged over vandalism of MPs’ offices
A woman is facing charges over vandalism at the local electorate offices of Members of Parliament including that of Botany MP and Prime Minister...
Government fulfils promise to scrap Auckland Regional Fuel Tax
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
Last week, the coalition Government announced that from July 1 we'll be scrapping the Auckland...
Luxon joins thousands marking Chinese New Year
Thousands of people including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have celebrated the arrival of the Chinese New Year in east Auckland.
The Botany MP and National...
Confusion over Government’s goal of 500 extra police
The coalition Government is working to quell confusion over whether it's amending its commitment to training at least 500 new frontline police officers within...
Protesters take message over war in Gaza to Luxon’s Botany office
A small but vocal group of protesters carrying Palestinian flags and waving signs have taken their call for a ceasefire in the conflict between...
National’s 100-day action plan delivers change
By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
A couple of weeks ago, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon outlined the National-led government's priorities for our...
Howick Santa Parade draws the crowds
The 70th Howick Santa Parade was a remarkable success, drawing unprecedented crowds to the Howick main street.
This year's parade, a significant milestone, was met...
Luxon announces boost to Working for Families scheme
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the National-led coalition Government will put more money into some Kiwis' pockets through an increase to Working for...
‘A privilege to serve in Cabinet’
By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
Last week, our new Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the formation of a National-led Government in...
Police seek help to identify culprit after MPs’ offices vandalised
Multiple MPs' offices in Auckland were vandalised by a group protesting the military conflict in Gaza in the Middle East.
National Party leader and incoming...
Speculation over deputy PM role as coalition negotiations wind down
New Zealanders should this week learn the make-up of the country’s next Government including who will serve in what role around the Cabinet table.
National...
Thank you, Botany, for your overwhelming support
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister-elect and MP for Botany
I am extremely proud to return to Parliament as your local MP for Botany and...
Waugh bids farewell after nearly 30 years
By Richard Waugh
Last year National Party leader Christopher Luxon described local personality Rev Dr Richard Waugh as “Quite possibly the most interesting man...
Luxon, Seymour, Peters meet face-to-face for coalition talks
The leaders of the three political parties set to form New Zealand's next Government have finally sat down together to talk face-to-face.
National Party leader...
Waugh bids farewell after nearly 30 years
Last year PM-elect Christopher Luxon described local personality Rev Dr Richard Waugh as “Quite possibly the most interesting man in New Zealand”. Richard and...
Official election results are in, National needs NZ First to govern
New Zealanders may this week learn the formation of the Government that will lead the country for the next three years.
On November 3 the...
Thank you for your support, Pakuranga!
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
It has been a few weeks now since New Zealanders voted for change and asked a National-led government...
Luxon: National will deliver for every New Zealander
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister-elect and MP for Botany
As New Zealand waits on the count of half a million special votes cast in...
Incoming PM Christopher Luxon receives hero’s welcome during school visit
Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon received a rapturous welcome from excited pupils during his first visit to his old school since winning this year's general...
‘We’re really proud of the campaign we’ve run’
Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown has ensured east Auckland's political map remains a very strong shade of blue by being returned to Parliament at this...
National set to govern as Luxon delivers political miracle
Christopher Luxon will become New Zealand’s next prime minister after pulling off a stunning defeat of the Labour Party just three years after he...
Election day is around the corner
By Christopher Luxon, Leader of the Opposition and MP for Botany
It is the last week of the election campaign, and the National team...
Christopher and Amanda Luxon cast advanced votes in Botany
The man vying to become New Zealand’s next prime minister has already cast his vote in this year’s general election.
Botany MP and National Party...
National will rebuild the economy
By Christopher Luxon, Leader of the Opposition and MP for Botany
This election is about the economy, and which party has the plan to...
National calls for “age-appropriate” sex education in schools
The National Party believes teaching sex education to children is primarily the responsibility of parents.
Party leader and Botany MP Christopher Luxon expressed his party's...
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...
