New Zealand PM’s ratings dip as fragile economy fails to impress before November election, poll shows

National leader Christopher Luxon drops in preferred PM stakes with rise in people saying country heading in wrong direction

The Guardian

This is what real political leadership looks like. Take a stand based on principles and well-considered evidence, and stick to it.

The position outlined by both #ChristopherLuxon and #WinstonPeters when it comes to Iran is, by contrast, vague, evasive, and cowardly.

““Oman’s view is that the military attacks against Iran by the United States and Israel are illegal and that for as long as they continue to pursue hostilities, those states that launched this war are in breach of international law,” [Oman’s Foreign Minister] said.”

#nzpol

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/19/us-lost-control-of-its-own-foreign-policy-oman-foreign-minister

Oman claims Israel pushed US into Iran war when deal was possible

Foreign minister claims Israel convinced Donald Trump to make ‘grave miscalculation’ of waging war on Iran

The Guardian
New Zealand prime minister sets date for 2026 election

Cost of living likely to dominate the agenda ahead of 7 November poll as centre-right National party battles to retain power

The Guardian

Luxon, Stanford speak to media

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford are speaking to media from Auckland’s Northcross Intermediate School…
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PM arrives in Malaysia ahead of East Asia Summit

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has arrived in Malaysia along with other world leaders for the start of the…
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Luxon optimistic about investor confidence despite GDP, survey results

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon appears optimistic about his year of economic growth despite “frustrating” recent GDP figures and…
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Why has Luxon just announced change to Governor-General’s term?

Why has Luxon just announced change to Governor-General’s term? ZB Choose a region Shows Slide previous Slide next…
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