Podcasts about prime minister christopher luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop spoke to the public today with more details about the RMA reform. Bishop confirmed all existing agreements, called Mana Whakahono ā Rohe, between councils and local iwi will be scrapped, replacing them with 'iwi participation agreements'. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan the one main goal is protecting Māori land, "and so the question is how you go about doing that in a streamlined way in the system where you don't have co-governance and you don't have broad cultural rights that are asserted". LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Sir John Key isn't holding back on what he thinks about critics of the India Free Trade Agreement – like Winston Peters. The New Zealand First Leader has raised fresh concerns about the deal, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Zealand was committed to investing billions into the Indian economy. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says we've only committed to promoting investment. Former Prime Minister Key told Mike Hosking while the India FTA isn't perfect, it will open access to one of the world's great economies. He says anyone opposed to the Indian FTA is a clown who doesn't know much about economics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Narendra Modi's visit has added further impetus to the excitement surrounding the Indian market. India's Prime Minister attended a series of business, political and community events in Auckland on Saturday. He's agreed to a roadmap with Chris Luxon - aiming to double two-way trade by 2030. India Business Council Chair Edwin Paul told Ryan Bridge why he isn't concerned about the $20-billion-dollar investment question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Fifield and Phil O'Reilly. First up, Kaikoura has been today's victim of ferocious weather, with the river bursting its banks. Motel owner Fiona Wei explains what she's seen. Then, China's latest missile tests in the South Pacific are "incredibly unwelcome" according to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. International relations expert Robert Patman gives his analysis. And The Post's national affairs editor Andrea Vance has come out of the blocks with a scathing opinion piece on New Zealand First's candidate list.

New Zealand Apples and Pears says trading with India is about getting money back in the pockets of growers. Sign off on the Free Trade Agreement is still making its way through Parliament, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says exporters are already laying the groundwork. India's grown from being our seventh largest market for apples, to the fourth – and the number of Indian tourists is also up. Apples and Pears CEO Danielle Adsett told Mike Hosking it's important to start allocating some quota towards the Indian market. She says exports have increased in anticipation of the agreement, and the industry is excited for the season ahead. Adsett told Hosking the agreement's potential is untold, but growth should continue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has admitted he was unaware there was no night shelter in Auckland for people sleeping rough. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

The ACT Party has introduced a new campaign policy which it says will stop professional regulatory bodies - like the Medical Council, or Real Estate Agents Authority - from policing workers' privately-held beliefs. ACT says these regulators are increasingly overstepping their statutory roles and enforcing ideological views across their industry.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has put a dampener on The Opportunity Party's ‘Kingmaker' aspirations, saying a vote for them “looks like a vote for Labour and the Greens”Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson and Act Party leader David Seymour talk politics with Ryan Bridge where Marama cooks about the sell off of our precious forest and Seymour almost defends the Greens misstep in some press releases recently ++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about the raft of agricultural announcements being made by the government at Fieldays 2026, what motivates him to remain in politics and how he occupies his spare time. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report following his trip to Australia.

John Campbell speaks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon; Paramedics to be authorised to prescribe some medicines; Power company complaints up 500 percent; School principal says students working more to help pay bills; Blair Tuke discusses push to ban bottom trawling.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about his Australia trip. Lat week, after it was announced four New Zealand MPs would be banned from China for a year, Australia commented condemning China's decision. Luxon responded saying it was not a matter for Australia to be involved in, but today he stated he was 'appreciative' of the support anyway. A focus of the trip was economic integration in a 'volatile world', including facilitating infrastructure partnerships. Luxon said "my job on those things is to be like the super salesman for New Zealand, really is how I look at the international part of my job." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going to start today's show talking about our nuclear policy. That's because at a forum in Singapore Defense Minister Chris Penk said it could be "helpful" to have a conversation about Nuclear Free New Zealand. He made the comments in reference to Australia's agreement to acquire three nuclear powered Virginia Class submarines from the United States. Speaking on Morning Report today Prime Minister Christopher Luxon comprehensively ruled out any such conversation. Labour leader Chris Hipkins also dismissed the idea. But is it actually a conversation we should be having? Liam Hehir thinks so. The lawyer and former active National Party member joins Jesse to discuss.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report following Defence Minister Chris Penk's comments that it could be helpful to have a conversation about New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Morning Report; Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to John Campbell; Erica Stanford discusses new trade academy funding; Former defence minister discusses NZ nuclear-free status; Oncology professor discusses new cancer drug breakthrough

There are three more sleeps to go until the Government's budget is revealed. But the government's warned the public there isn't much room for a traditional, election year lolly scramble. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke with John Campbell.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking in studio this morning for their weekly chat. With the budget coming up this week they spoke about the pre-budget announcements so far, and what's yet to come. Luxon said that more spending announcements will be revealed on Thursday, but the budget is strict. "That's what we have to have, good fiscal financial discipline year in year out in order to get the ship, you know, the books back in order again." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley and Dean Hall. First up, a social housing shake up was on today's pre-budget menu. Chris Bishop announced reforms that'll save the government 387 million dollars over a twelve month period. It's about to get harder to qualify for a social house, and tenancy durations will be shortened. Then, last year, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that he was 'deeply supportive' of banning social media for under 16s. But over the weekend the government scrambled to pause a member's bill from National backbencher Catherine Wedd which would see parliament vote on the social media ban. Why the cold feet?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 13 May, 2026, a warning from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon that there'll be no treats in this month's Budget - we ask senior correspondent Katie Bradford how much is going on the credit card. Sociologist Paul Spoonley on why there's not really a brain drain. We talk to Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young on why Kiwi shoppers are loyal to local when they could get cheaper foreign goods. And on The Huddle, Jack Tame and Phil O'Reilly on whether the All Blacks should travel business class - but premium economy if they lose. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking in studio to discuss two major policy changes announced last week - abolishing fees free study, and raising the age of superannuation. Luxon said that although the changes may not be 'politically popular' they are important, and other party's aren't brave enough to agree. "I think they're being quite dishonest in terms of not facing up to the challenge that we've got and I think just chucking it down the road to the kids and grandkids isn't the right way," he said. "So, I get it's not politically popular, but actually we should have a bigger conversation and a debate about it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon plans to start lifting the pension age if National get back into government after the coming election. Bipartisan support will most likely be needed to make this happen as parties, like NZ First, are staunchly against the reform. "Please do not attack grandmother and grandmother's savings to try and disguise for a brief time your economic incompetence," Winston Peters said to Heather du Plessis-Allan LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report following his return from Singapore.

GP shortage could worsen as student interest declines; Dr Ayesha Verrall discusses calls for health sector changes; Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss; Waitomo discusses fuel prices; Unemployment numbers higher for younger Kiwis

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 7th of May, EMA's Alan McDonald discusses the unexpected drop in the unemployment rate, while UVisa Director Tobias Tohill gives his thoughts on what the new citizenship test should look like. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is back from Singapore, discussing infrastructure, the fuel deal, and the results of a poll on the Government's handling of the fuel crisis. Kiwi singer Mel Parsons is back after exactly two years to sing us a song as she announces a NZ tour for her upcoming album. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says we have serious work to do on our infrastructure compared to Singapore. He's returned from the country this week, where a deal was formally signed to ensure trade keeps flowing during disruptions – securing fuel for New Zealand and food for Singapore. This comes as the former boss of Auckland's City Rail Link claims the project could have cost 50% less – ballooning to an estimated 5.5 billion dollars. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking he agrees with this. He says that we spend money on infrastructure but have a very poor return on it, and we need to get much better and more strategic about our planning. And when it comes to the Government's plans for a citizenship test, the Prime Minister says he could take it or leave it. It's planning to test applicants from late next year, requiring they pass 15 out of 20 multi-choice questions – including questions on New Zealand's laws and political system. Luxon told Hosking it's pretty similar to what the UK and Australia have been doing for years. He says it's probably not a bad thing that new Kiwis are aware of pretty basic stuff around things like women's rights and freedom of speech. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is heading home with fuel security for New Zealand intact and some of the country's biggest businesses better connected to help weather the economic storm. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from Singapore.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Mike Yardley. First up, so-called coalition cracks are back in focus after Winston Peters' office released internal emails in an OIA where Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggested showing "explicit public support" for US strikes on Iran. Political analyst Grant Duncan unpacks the latest. Then, Northland locals are decrying a proposed $4.50 toll for the new expressway. Business group board member Julian Smith explains.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Senior National MP Simeon Brown has accused TVNZ news staff of breaching parliamentary rules this week by following National's Stuart Smith into a corridor area and "aggressively banged on" Smith's door for several minutes. Simeon Brown told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "ultimately what we're seeing here is behaviour which I think most New Zealanders would say is unacceptable." This evening Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has pulled out of his weekly TVNZ interview slot, but it isn't clear if these events are connected. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a lengthy and uncertain caucus meeting this morning, RNMZ political editor Jo Moir speaks with Jesse Mulligan on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon surviving a leadership challenge.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 20 April, 2026, we ask the MetService's head of weather news how they got the forecast so wrong with the latest flooding disasters. Education Minister Erica Stanford outlines relief for schools affected by the fuel crisis. We hear about a bus trial where the driver lets you off closer to your destination at night. And on The Huddle, Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani discuss the pressure going on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's leadership. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben, Gareth and Kathryn discuss whether Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has the support of his caucus.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A senior National MP insists the party is focused on governing, despite growing unrest around Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's leadership. Our newsroom understands from three sources that a fortnight ago, Luxon didn't respond to the party's whip Stuart Smith, who tried to raise concerns about his support in caucus. It's understood MPs pushing for change could make a move in the next fortnight, with the Prime Minister likely to be formally presented with concerns. Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking there's no coup, but won't say whether he's aware of other colleagues seeking to replace Luxon. He says many people —including Luxon— want the party to do better. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel stocks are down for the second time in a row, and with one small shipment delayed from Singapore the government is warning New Zealanders should expect more of the same. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is offering assurances it's all within normal fluctuations and the country is staying at phase 1 of the fuel plan - at least for now. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Lisa Owen.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Auckland has signed a landmark deal with the Government promising infrastructure investment, housing, transport and economic development. There is even talk of the bed tax that Mayor Wayne Brown has long been calling for. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Mayor Brown are both calling this a major win that will mean greater co-operation. Joining Jesse with his reaction to the deal is Karl Budge, former Chief Executive of the ASB Classic and newly appointed Chief Executive of the Blues.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Our weekly interview with the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; An update on New Zealand's fuel supply situation; EV dealers reporting dramatic jump in sales; Artemis II breaks record for human space travel

This morning Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a cabinet reshuffle, which sees MPs Chris Penk and Penny Simmons get promoted, while MP Chris Bishop loses leader of the House and National Party campaign Chair role, but become Attorney-General. Former National Party Staffer and co-host of the 'Gone By Lunchtime' podcast Ben Thomas discusses the changes with Jesse.

The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is confident fuel rationing was not yet needed. but people are already battling surging prices and localised shortages. Energy transition consultant and chair of the Wise Response Society, Nathan Surendran.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

New Zealanders will learn tomorrow who will be eligible for cost-of-living support in the face of soaring fuel prices. Cabinet ministers have signed off on a relief scheme - which they say will be targetted, timely and temporary - but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon would not be drawn on the details at his post cabinet press conference. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.   

The Government has sharpened its language around the war in the Middle East, warning that things here might get worse before they get better. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the coalition is preparing for the worst-case scenario with officials keenly focused on the next eight to 12 weeks.