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"There’s real cause for optimism," Luxon told attendees at the Auckland Business Chamber event.

PM launches National's election pitch, 'optimistic' on economy

Christopher Luxon spoke in a state of the nation address in front of an Auckland business audience earlier today, saying there's "real cause for optimism".

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, left, ACT Party leader David Seymour, National Party leader Christopher Luxon, Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins, Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.

Election year starts here: what to expect from politics and the economy in 2026

Two Chrises, two rival coalitions, and lingering economic malaise will help define the political year ahead.

Mon, Jan 19

4:47

Winston Peters (left) and Anna Breman (right)

Peters calls out RBNZ boss over backing of Fed chair amid Trump clash

"We remind the Governor to stay in her New Zealand lane," says the Foreign Minister.

Wed, Jan 14

2:29

NZME apologises for Christmas list featuring made-up book titles

Some have speculated online that some of the fake book titles published in NZME-owned papers may have been AI-generated.

December 27, 2025

'Vindication': Talley's defamation case against TVNZ dismissed

High Court trial ran for more than four weeks, hearing from more than 40 witnesses.

December 17, 2025

2:32

PM launches National's election pitch, 'optimistic' on economy

Christopher Luxon spoke in a state of the nation address in front of an Auckland business audience earlier today, saying there's "real cause for optimism".

1:38pm

4:19

Election year starts here: what to expect from politics and the economy in 2026

Two Chrises, two rival coalitions, and lingering economic malaise will help define the political year ahead.

Mon, Jan 19

4:47

Peters calls out RBNZ boss over backing of Fed chair amid Trump clash

"We remind the Governor to stay in her New Zealand lane," says the Foreign Minister.

Wed, Jan 14

2:29

NZME apologises for Christmas list featuring made-up book titles

Some have speculated online that some of the fake book titles published in NZME-owned papers may have been AI-generated.

December 27, 2025

'Vindication': Talley's defamation case against TVNZ dismissed

High Court trial ran for more than four weeks, hearing from more than 40 witnesses.

December 17, 2025

2:32

Higher taxi costs for disabled, elderly as Total Mobility subsidy cut

Transport Minister Chris Bishop said subsidies would drop from 75% to 65% from July 1, 2026, blaming unsustainable rising costs.

December 16, 2025

1:50

Govt to open its books today – what to expect from Nicola Willis

Nicola Willis' performance as Finance Minister is under scrutiny as expectations grow for an economic recovery.

December 16, 2025

2:12

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to 1News' Maiki Sherman in December 2025.

Luxon says Kiwis 'very clearly' see economy turning, defends Willis

The PM also says renters should negotiate with their landlords, saying he's heard stories of people taking "$50 to $100 off a week".

December 14, 2025

1:03

The bus stop where a passenger who was stabbed on Monday night alighted.

Fatal bus stabbing: How safe is public transport really?

Auckland officials said there was an "unmet requirement for mental health" in communities that was reflected on the public transport network.

December 10, 2025

2:18

A double-decker bus in Wellington (file image).

Contactless fares on Wellington buses and trains by April 2026

Snapper cards would continue to remain valid until Motu Move was fully implemented sometime in 2027, according to NZTA.

December 8, 2025

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Andrew Coster (left) and Jevon McSkimming (right) pictured at a police event in 2021.

Exclusive: Coster claims Hipkins and Mitchell told about McSkimming

In an interview with Q+A, the former police commissioner spoke for the first time since the damning IPCA report on the McSkimming scandal.

December 7, 2025

53:17

'I acted honestly': Andrew Coster speaks out in exclusive interview

"I made my decisions honestly. I was mistaken," the former top cop says, following the revelations about his role in the Jevon McSkimming scandal.

December 7, 2025

53:17

Row of designed and furnished townhouses next to a road in Auckland.

Govt proposes to limit council rates rises to 4% in new system

Councils would also have a minimum rates rise level mandated for the first time.

December 1, 2025

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November 2025

Q+A's Jack Tame sat down with Barbara Edmonds to ask what choices she'd make.

Labour's Edmonds won't detail her fiscal fixes – yet

The opposition's finance spokesperson said she wanted the economy to improve for people, even if it complicated Labour's electoral prospects.

November 30, 2025

21:58

The 11 councils are the top tier of local government in New Zealand.

Govt plans sweeping changes to how regional councils work

Minister Chris Bishop said the changes were "the most significant changes to local government since 1989".

November 25, 2025

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The Regulation and Associate Education Minister spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame in November 2025.

Seymour questioned whether his record meets Regulatory Standards Act

The deputy PM dismissed the volume of submissions opposed to the Regulatory Standards Bill as a "red herring".

November 23, 2025

25:57

National reveals new KiwiSaver boost as first election policy

"If we're serious about building the future, and I am, it's time to aim higher," Christopher Luxon told party faithful in Lower Hutt.

November 23, 2025

2:46

Speaking to Q+A, Ngāti Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber is calling for reconciliation after Te Pāti Māori's national council expelled MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris.

'Sliver of hope' to help Te Pāti Māori's MPs reconcile - iwi leader

Bayden Barber said infighting has distracted Te Pati Māori from its core purpose at a critical time.

November 16, 2025

11:16

Opportunity: TOP rebrands as new leader chases 5% threshold

Qiulae Wong, a 37-year-old Auckland sustainable business consultant who works at KPMG, was selected through an application process to lead the party.

November 16, 2025

10:18

Over several years, the complainant wrote 300 emails about the offences of Jevon McSkimming, only to be ignored and then persecuted.

Timeline: How the Jevon McSkimming scandal unfolded over nine years

The Independent Police Conduct Authority report into the senior police officer's case charts a career in ascent before slow motion descent into disgrace.

November 12, 2025

6:06

Explainer

Congestion charge bill passes: What does it mean for you?

How much could you end up paying, and why are charges being brought in?

November 12, 2025

8:07

October 2025

Ageing crisis? NZ 'not ready' as over-65s set to double

"We're not really planning for that in terms of our infrastructure provision at all," a researcher says when asked if New Zealand is ready for an ageing population.

October 19, 2025

11:24

The Energy and Climate Change Minister speaks to Q+A's Jack Tame.

Minister won't say how much cheaper power will be under reforms

Multiple pulp and paper mills have closed since the coalition came to power, citing high energy costs, leading to loud calls for action on electricity prices.

October 19, 2025

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Former Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr.

Why Adrian Orr was paid $416,000 after quitting Reserve Bank

The former Reserve Bank governor paid nearly half a million dollars – in addition to $760,000 in remuneration – after abruptly quitting his job in March.

October 6, 2025

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Chris Penk speaks to Q+A in October 2025

Q+A: Chris Penk questioned on quake-prone building reforms, energy costs

The Construction Minister said he hadn't "seriously contemplated" recommending compensation for buildings remediated to standards that were now not required.

October 5, 2025

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