Full video: PM Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet news conference

The Prime Minister will speak to media from the Beehive Theatrette in Wellington. Source: 1News (Source: Other)

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to speak to media from the Beehive Theatrette following this afternoon's Cabinet meeting.

The past week has seen two new initiatives that would shake up youth benefit rules announced, with stricter rules for accessing Jobseeker Support for 18-and 19-year-olds while others could earn an $1000 bonus for staying in work for a year.

A major defence industry strategy was unveiled by Defence Minister Judith Collins and Associate Minister Chris Penk on Friday, aimed at doubling spending and growing Kiwi firms to future-proof the NZDF and boost economic opportunities.

The Government also outlined moves to tackle energy sector issues and the announced a funding injection for a covered roof project at Auckland's Stanley St tennis venue.

Luxon was due to speak at around 4pm.

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