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Christopher Luxon
Abortions in New Zealand up 25 Percent Since Decriminalisation
Since abortion was entirely decriminalised in 2020, the number has risen from 12,948 in 2019 to 16,214 in 2023.
EXPLAINER: From Welfare to Education: The Latest List to Get NZ ‘Back on Track’
The new NZ leader makes a new pledge on deliverables.
24 Years on Welfare: New Zealand PM Introduces New Penalties to Break Dependency
‘Twenty-four years languishing on welfare means no hope. It means no opportunity. It means no dignity from work,’ Mr. Luxon said.
Australia, NZ, Canadian Leaders Condemn Israel’s Planned Ground Assault of Rafah
An invasion of Rafah would lead to an ‘unspeakable humanitarian catastrophe and grave tensions with Egypt.’
NZ Leaders Heckled, Booed Over Proposal to Change Race-Based Laws
Booing and singing over government speakers has characterised the first morning at Waitangi, the official celebration of New Zealand’s national day.
New Zealand Expands Scope of Inquiry Into Government’s Handling of COVID-19
The former Labour government will be scrutinised on whether its actions abided by the rule of law.
PM Tentative on Bill to Change the Course of Race Relations in New Zealand
The governing ACT says the Treaty of Waitangi does not mean separate political positions and laws for Maori people.
Teacher’s Union Says ‘Conspiracy-Based Thinking’ Driving Move to Change Sex Ed in Schools
During the 2023 election campaign, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters was vocal in his opposition to what he called ‘woke ideology’ in schools.
New Zealand PM to Visit Australia on Dec. 20
The new prime minister has chosen Australia as his first overseas destination, highlighting the importance of the relationship between the two countries.
Health Official Quits In Response to Conservative Government Overturning NZ Smoking Ban
The ACT Party welcomed the move saying it needed officials ready to carry out the government’s agenda.
Incoming NZ Government Faces Nationwide Protests Over Conservative-Leaning Policies
The Maori Party is organising the protest.
NZ Students to Spend 3 Hours on Math, Reading, Writing Each Day Under New Government
‘You saw those young people in there, we cannot leave their lives to chance.’
NZ to Scrap Prisoner Reduction Target
The new police minister says emptying prison cells has resulted in a 33 percent jump in violent crime, and 121 percent jump in serious assaults.
New Zealand to Axe Smoking Ban for Those Born After 2009
The NZ First-backed plan will see the smoking ban removed and limits on the sale of tobacco products lifted.
New Zealand Government to End All COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
The deal also includes an independent COVID-19 inquiry scrutinising aspects including the use of multiple lockdowns.
New NZ Government to Overturn Ban on Offshore Oil, Gas Exploration
The move will allow energy companies to apply for exploration and mining permits in the Taranaki region and other offshore areas again.
New Zealand Conservatives Seal the Deal to Form Government
Prime Minister elect Christopher Luxon has concluded negotiations with New Zealand First and ACT New Zealand
Pro-Palestinian Activists Target Office of Incoming NZ PM
New Zealand incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is close to forming government in New Zealand.
New Zealand’s ‘Special Vote’ Count Sees National Party Lose Majority
New Zealand will likely be governed by a 3-way coalition involving the libertarian ACT, and nationalist New Zealand First.
New Zealand in Limbo as 500,000 ‘Special Votes’ Still Being Counted
Conservative Christopher Luxon is negotiating in private with ACT and New Zealand First on forming government.