Christopher Luxon
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 6 October 2025
In today's episode, the Government is tightening access to jobseeker benefits for teens. From November next year, 18 and 19-year-olds won't get it if their parents earn over $65,000 per year. A new… Audio
PM defends lower age for free bowel screening
Free bowel screening will be available for people aged 58 and over in three regions from today, but the government's "significant first step" still puts them 13 years behind that of Australia. Prime… Audio
New Zealand delays recognition of Palestinian statehood
The government's decided not to recognise Palestinian statehood for now, saying it would complicate efforts to secure a ceasefire. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PM hoses down hopes of patients holding out for funding
The Prime Minister has hosed down the hopes and expectations of blood cancer patients holding out for more funding for drugs and treatments, despite promises made during the election campaign. However… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025
In today's episode, Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state, we speak to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, The government's announced 100 million dollars will go… Audio
PM Luxon on NZ's Palestine stance
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly chat with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon; Music and hospitality leaders are singing the government's praises over a $70 million funding package for tourism and… Audio
PM Luxon on Tom Phillips case and probe into use of Whānau Ora funding
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition; The Black Ferns now… Audio
PM Luxon on NZ First comments at annual conference
New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 September 2025
In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue… Audio
PM Luxon on cost-of-living issues impacting polling numbers
The cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 August 2025
In today's episode, house prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth; Thousands of people are opting to pay for… Audio
PM Luxon on falling house prices
House prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
PM Luxon on calls for govt to help Auckland economy
There's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 11th August
In today's episode, a new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis; A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New… Audio
PM Luxon on latest poll showing Labour ahead of National
A new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 4th August 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister joins us to respond to the 15 percent tariff the United States has slapped on New Zealand exports. The government is proposing scrapping NCEA and replacing it… Audio
PM Luxon on party annual conference
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told the National party's annual conference over the weekend that the country needs to "say yes" more, and can't rely on hope. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio