Christopher Luxon is the Prime Minister of New Zealand. This page tracks Luxon's public schedule — 30 engagements across 5 days — compiled automatically from the official source and updated daily.
- Office: Prime Minister of New Zealand
- Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Based in: Wellington
- Latest entry: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Overseas days tracked: 0
- Born: 1970 (age 56)
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- Source: Beehive — New Zealand Government
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Recent public schedule
Each entry links to its official source. Times are local where published.
Friday, August 28, 2026
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Digital hunting permit system hits major milestone
More than 53,000 hunting permits have been issued through a new self-service online system, surpassing projections and slashing administrative staff work, Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager says. Mr Meager says the milestone shows DO
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Ships Ahoy! Cruise season launches
Close to 200,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to arrive to New Zealand this season, a welcome boost for regional tourism, jobs, businesses and communities, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “I was buoyed to welcome
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Tiaki Wai spending to be independently scrutinised
Wellingtonians will get independent scrutiny of how Tiaki Wai spends their money, with the Government imposing tougher regulation on the region's water services provider, Local Government Minister Simon Watts and Commerce and Consumer Affai
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Improvements made to welfare system
A Bill that better targets financial assistance to those most in need and improves the fiscal sustainability of the welfare system has passed its third reading in Parliament. The Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Suppleme
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PM and Foreign Affairs Minister to attend PIF
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting in Palau. “New Zealand wants a Pacific region that is peaceful, prosperous, and resilient. “The Pacific i
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Agritech project to lift apple productivity
The Government is backing a research programme to drive productivity and improve profits in the apple industry, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced at the Horticulture New Zealand Young Grower of the Year competition in Cromwell on F
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Laws passed to strengthen emergency management system
New legislation to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell says. “This is a major milestone, giving us a modern, fi
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Chinese minister visits New Zealand for ministerial climate dialogue
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has hosted China’s Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu for the Seventh Ministerial Climate Change Dialogue between New Zealand and China. “Cooperation on climate action is a longstanding and
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Final AML/CFT Bill targets criminals, cuts red tape for Kiwis
The fourth and final bill in the Government’s overhaul of New Zealand’s anti-money laundering laws will soon be introduced to Parliament, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. “The AML/CFT (Omnibus) Amendment Bill represents the mos
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Realm leaders meet in Auckland
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and the leaders of the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau have met in Auckland today for the inaugural Realm of New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting. “These are our closest relationships. We are all part of the Realm o
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Turnaround Plan a win for injured New Zealanders
Injured New Zealanders are returning to sport, work and their communities sooner as the Accident Compensation Corporation puts a renewed focus on rehabilitation, Minister for ACC Scott Simpson says. “The results are clear – people with less
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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UAE trade agreement delivering the goods
Exporters are seeing significant benefits from the United Arab Emirates free trade agreement just one year in, says Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay. “New Zealand goods exports to the UAE are already up seven per cent, to $1.4 bill
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New Associate High Court Judge appointed
Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointment of Auckland Barrister Sarah Elizabeth Wroe as an Associate Judge of the High Court. Associate Judge Wroe graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1997 as a Bachelor Scholar
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Foreign Minister visit strengthens ties with Indonesia
The Foreign Ministers of New Zealand and Indonesia, Winston Peters and Sugiono, held productive talks in Auckland today. “Indonesia is an indispensable partner for New Zealand in these turbulent times,” Mr Peters said. “We are ambitious to
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Government welcomes Tourism 2050 strategy
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed the release of Tourism Industry Aotearoa's Tourism 2050 strategy. “The strategy will contribute to ongoing conversations about the future of tourism and highlights a range of oppor
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Cross-government plan to deliver stronger data
Information collected by government agencies through their ordinary day-to-day interactions is to be made more useful, Statistics Minister Scott Simpson says. This week the Government commenced the Admin Data Improvement Plan to help ensure
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Kaitaia Crisis Recovery Café opens
People in Kaitaia who need mental health or addiction support now have another place to turn, with a new Crisis Recovery Café officially open, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced. “Emergency departments aren’t always the best envir
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Putting wine waste to work
The Government is backing a programme to turn a winemaking by product into a valuable resource, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Marlborough produces large volumes of winery lees – the organic residue from winemaking. Traditional dis
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Minerals permit backlog cleared
A backlog of historical minerals permit applications has been cleared, delivering on the Government’s commitment to a more efficient permitting system that provides greater certainty for the minerals sector, Resources Minister Shane Jones s
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SH25 Ramarama Stream Bridge to be replaced
Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that construction will begin next month on a new two-lane bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25), just north of Whiritoa, to replace the current single-lane Ramarama Stream Bridge. “Carrying more t
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Gender pay gap stays near record low
New Zealand’s gender pay gap remains at a near-record low, thanks to the work of government and employers to identify and close them, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says. Statistics New Zealand has today confirmed the gender pay gap was 5.
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Over 260,000 young children eligible for funded flu vaccines from 2027
Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to strengthen New Zealand’s vaccine response, including by funding the flu vaccine for children aged 6 months up to 5 years old for the 2027 flu season. “Winter is a challe
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Community Job Coaching reaches milestone
Community Job Coaching, an employment programme to get young people into work, has reached a significant milestone, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Community Job Coaching now has 4000 young New Zealanders enr
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Experienced public servant to lead new firearms regulator
Experienced public sector leader Dr Kelvin Watson has been appointed as the first Chief Executive of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand (FSENZ), Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced. “Creating an independent firearms
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50 more Acts up for repeal
A further 50 of New Zealand’s historic laws have been identified for repeal as part of the Legislation Repeals Project, a once-in-a-generation review of 900 pieces of New Zealand’s oldest legislation, Attorney-General Chris Bishop says. “Wh
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Government to cap rates
Council rates increases will be capped at 4 per cent as the Government moves to help keep rates affordable for households and businesses, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “For too long, ratepayers have been hit with steep and une
Monday, August 24, 2026
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New petroleum application targets Pegasus Basin
A new notified petroleum prospecting application aims to improve understanding of the offshore Pegasus Basin east of the North Island, a promising but largely under-explored frontier basin, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. New Zealand P
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Goats and deer in the sights of $9.7m IVL funding
A four-year funding boost of $9.7 million, announced by Minister for Conservation Tama Potaka today, will help protect New Zealand’s national parks and native ecosystems from wild goats and deer. “When left unchecked, wild goats and deer ca
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Consultation launched on illustrative National Policy Direction
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court have launched an illustrative National Policy Direction (NPD) for the new planning system for feedback. “NPD is what translates the goals of the Planning and Nat
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Strong candidates appointed to inaugural Firearms Licensing Review Committee
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the appointment of the eight inaugural members of the Firearms Licensing Review Committee (the Review Committee), established under the Arms Act 2026. “The new Arms Act is about restoring
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