Politics
1News

Full video: National's Luxon unveils small business policy

By 1News Reporters
9:55am

Luxon made the announcement from Auckland this morning Source: 1News (Source: Other)

National leader Christopher Luxon is set to unveil a new election policy targeting small businesses this morning.

Luxon made the announcement from Auckland this morning.

Follow today’s campaign developments live here

It comes after Luxon faced off against Labour leader Chris Hipkins in a fiery TVNZ Leaders Debate last night, with the pair clashing over trustworthiness, racism and the cost of living.

The standout moments from Luxon and Hipkins’ fiery leaders debate - Watch on TVNZ+

A panel of undecided voters gave Hipkins the edge after the 90-minute debate, with 49% saying he had won their vote compared with 24% for Luxon. Another 27% remained undecided.

New ZealandNational PartyChristopher LuxonYour Vote 2026Politics

SHARE ME

More Stories

Hipkins makes policy announcement in Auckland.

LIVE

Watch live: Labour's Chris Hipkins makes banking announcement

Hipkins will be joined by finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds and commerce and consumer affairs spokesperson Arena Williams at the announcement.

19 mins ago

1:27

Flag of New Zealand with passport and toy airplane on wooden background.

Provider selected for New Zealand citizenship by grant test

Aspeq Limited has been chosen to work alongside the Department of Internal Affairs to design the service, including the booking, payment and delivery of tests nationwide.

43 mins ago

1:27

Both Simeon Brown and Kieran McAnulty claimed their boss had won last night's debate.

'Stop telling lies': Brown and McAnulty clash in post-debate panel

Both Simeon Brown and Kieran McAnulty claimed their boss had won last night's leaders debate.

9:54am

11:31

Watch again: TVNZ Leaders Debate, Chris Hipkins v Christopher Luxon

Watch again: TVNZ Leaders Debate, Chris Hipkins v Christopher Luxon

The Labour and National party leaders went head to head in TVNZ's first debate, hosted by Jack Tame.

6:50pm

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick, and Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong, look set to have a decisive role to play after the election.

Poll: Opportunity still in kingmaker seat as Greens hold strong

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has ruled out working with Opportunity.

6:25pm

6:44

Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown

National says it will cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac medicines budget

The party announced today that it would invest $604 million to help Pharmac fund new medicines and expand access to those already funded.

Tue, Oct 6

2:24

Latest

Popular

5 mins ago

Election live: Luxon, Willis lauded by Nats MP for being 'on the shop floor'

0:57

Election live: Luxon, Willis lauded by Nats MP for being 'on the shop floor'

19 mins ago

LIVE

Watch live: Labour's Chris Hipkins makes banking announcement

1:27

Hipkins makes policy announcement in Auckland.

38 mins ago

Security guard loses licence over petrol drive-offs, expired visa

1:27

Bahia admitted to three theft offences committed in December 2025, April 2026, and May 2026, receiving formal police warnings for each.

43 mins ago

Provider selected for New Zealand citizenship by grant test

1:27

Flag of New Zealand with passport and toy airplane on wooden background.

10:45am

McDonald's sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees

1:27

Whether you like it or not, you know about it.

10:16am

Christa Pike 'conscious, speaking' after failed US execution

1:27

This undated photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike.
1
2
3
4
5
6

More from Entertainment

Michael Douglas poses for a portrait in New York.

Michael Douglas on 'immortality', memories he once avoided and father Kirk

Screen legend publishes a memoir framed around the making of some of his most notable movies, including Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction, Falling Down and Romancing the Stone.

5:30pm

High hopes the series will put the region firmly on the international screen production map.

East of Eden a sprawling hit starring Florence Pugh, Dunedin and Ōamaru

High hopes the series will put this heritage-rich region firmly on the international screen production map.

Monday 12:26pm

UK actress Florence Pugh at a press event for East of Eden in New York.

'So beautiful': Florence Pugh on pōwhiri welcome for East of Eden shoot

Sat, Oct 3

Rick Ross performs during the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 28, 2026.

Rapper Rick Ross charged with battery after domestic violence accusation

Fri, Oct 2

Hayley Williams (left) and Grian Chatten of Fontaines D.C.

Hayley Williams, Fontaines D.C. to headline 2027 Laneway Festival

Wed, Sep 30