Christopher Luxon

Helping Kiwis get ahead is National’s top priority. When we grow the economy, we create jobs, lift incomes and put more money in your backpocket - that’s what helps you with the cost of living. It’s still tough for many Kiwis right now, but we’re seeing green shoots. Our…

Folks – big trade news today, which means more jobs, higher wages, and more opportunities for all Kiwis. Thanks to the relentless work of @toddmcclaymp, our trade agreement with the UAE has officially passed into law, opening the door to a $500 billion market that imports 90%…

JUST ANNOUNCED: We're building a new medical school at the University of Waikato, focused on primary and rural healthcare. That means 120 more doctors will train right here in NZ every year. That's a huge boost to our health workforce – not just in hospitals, but in local…

Inflation remains within the target band at 2.7%. That’s way down from the 7.3% it reached under Labour. This is the fourth consecutive quarter where inflation has stayed in the target range, and that’s thanks to National’s responsible economic management. The effect that…

National is getting on with building the roads, schools and hospitals our country needs. Improving the quality of New Zealand’s infrastructure is key to growing the economy and creating more jobs.

#BREAKING: We’ve just announced we are starting work on $6 billion worth of projects, including new roads, hospitals, and schools – creating thousands of jobs across the country.

Today I saw first-hand the significant impact the Nelson Tasman region floods has had on families and businesses. So I was pleased to announce that in addition to a $600,000 support package, we’re funding a new weather radar for the region, which plays an incredibly important…

The severe weather and flooding events in the Nelson Tasman region have caused significant impacts to families and businesses, and there is a long clean-up and recovery ahead. Today I was pleased to announce that we’re funding a new weather radar for the region, which plays an…

Councils are out of control - we’re cracking down. youtu.be/x3_sSpUH7WI

With our unique ties, Niue is special for New Zealand and an important part of the wider Pacific family. It was good to catch up with Prime Minister Tagelagi while he was here in New Zealand.

Councils need to forget the fancy toilets and excessive bike lanes. Pick up the rubbish, fix the pipes, fill in the potholes. We’re passing legislation to get Councils back to basics and help keep your rates under control.

Labour’s merger of all regional polytechnics into a single mega polytech was a flop. We’re breaking it up and putting regional polytechs back in the hands of local communities, where they belong.

BREAKING NEWS: The Reserve Bank has kept the OCR at 3.25%. National’s strong economic management means interest rates have come down from a high of 5.50% under Labour. That’s a saving worth around $300 a fortnight on a $500,000 mortgage over 25 years – real money into…

More cost of living relief for families. We’re increasing the maximum FamilyBoost payment from $75 a week to up to $120 a week, to help with early childhood care costs.

Hardworking Kiwis deserve a Government focussed on growing the economy – that’s exactly what they’ve got. Because a growing economy means more jobs, higher wages, and more money in your back pocket. Had an awesome day trekking around Taihape, Feilding, Hunterville and Marton…

Last night I spoke with Korea’s new President @Jaemyung_Lee – a huge fan of New Zealand. A key partner in the Indo-Pacific, Korea is one of New Zealand’s top export destinations. We’re working to elevate our relationship to grow trade and to promote peace and security in our…

National is restoring law and order.

Growing the economy to help Kiwis get ahead is our top priority.

We promised to restore real consequences for crime. That’s exactly what we’re delivering. Starting today, there will be longer sentences for serious offenders, no more repeat discounts for youth, stronger protections for retail workers, and tougher penalties for criminals who…

Earlier this week I visited the Port of Rotterdam – the largest port in Europe and one that so many Kiwi products pass through.