Christopher Luxon is the Prime Minister of New Zealand. This page tracks Luxon's public schedule — 30 engagements across 8 days — compiled automatically from the official source and updated daily.
- Office: Prime Minister of New Zealand
- Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Based in: Wellington
- Latest entry: Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Overseas days tracked: 0
- Born: 1970 (age 56)
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- Source: Beehive — New Zealand Government
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Meetings & interactions with other leaders
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Recent public schedule
Each entry links to its official source. Times are local where published.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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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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Government moves to ban U16s from social media
The Government will today introduce the Online Safety Bill which will ban under-16s from social media and put greater responsibilities on technology companies to protect children online. “We simply cannot accept the harm being done to a gen
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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Feedback sought on Whangārei Harbour scallops
The public’s views are being sought on whether to reopen some scallop fishing in Whangārei Harbour after a four-year closure, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposals to allow s
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Minister to represent NZ at APEC food security meeting
Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is in China to represent New Zealand at the 11th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM). “The FSMM is an important regional forum that promotes economic growth,
Friday, August 21, 2026
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Fast-track application lodged for dry dock
A significant milestone has been reached for the Northland Shipyard and Dry Dock project with the lodgement of the substantive fast-track consent application, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. The application for the shipyard
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New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology launches in Auckland
The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) has officially launched today in Auckland, marking a significant milestone in the reform of New Zealand's science, innovation and technology system, says Auckland Minister Simon Watt
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Government to retain Clean Vehicle Standard
The Government will retain a Clean Vehicle Standard for new and used vehicle imports, following a review of its settings, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Clean Vehicle Standard sets emissions targets for vehicles imported into Ne
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NZ and Thailand launch Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have formally launched the New Zealand-Thailand Strategic Partnership in Auckland. “Prime Minister Anutin’s visit to New Zealand has set a clear direction for
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Tobacco sales continue to fall
Newly published data shows a continued decline in the sale of cigarettes and tobacco, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today. "The figures are encouraging and are consistent with the long-term fall in smoking rates," Ms Costell
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Sod turned on Waimarino Health Centre expansion
People living in the Ruapehu district will have easier access to care as a result of the Waimarino Health Centre more than doubling in size, say Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey. “It’s a big day for the
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Auckland children’s dental surgery waitlist falls by two-thirds
More children are getting faster access to dental treatment in Auckland, with the number of children waiting for dental surgery falling by more than 1,400 to its lowest level in years, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today.
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Closer to home: 20 new specialist classrooms
This Government is delivering a further 20 new specialist classrooms across nine schools, giving students the support they need, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. This $23 million investment brings the government’s total investment in
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New template to simplify prequalification process
WorkSafe has created a new prequalification template designed to make it easier for construction businesses to be brought on to jobs, which will be especially helpful for smaller contractors, says Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
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Changes to emergency management legislation
Legislative changes will give emergency management authorities the tools they need to keep their communities safe from an increasing number of emergencies, the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell says. “Giving emer
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Building the future of data for rural communities
Rural families, communities and businesses will be better represented by a new work programme to strengthen rural data in New Zealand’s official statistics, Statistics Minister Scott Simpson and Rural Community Minister Mark Patterson say.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Christopher Luxon?
Christopher Luxon is the Prime Minister of New Zealand, based in Wellington, New Zealand.
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