Christopher Luxon thinks he’s Rocketman.
Speaking at Rocket Lab HQ, National leader Christopher Luxon has promised to create the role of Minister for Space if he’s the next prime minister.
The National Party’s space policy document said the Minister for Space would “promote space and advanced aviation in New Zealand and improve the performance of regulators”.
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The Electoral Commission has said “We got it wrong” but what are they going to do to correct their appalling error of judgment. This electorate went Te Pāti Māori by only 42 votes!
Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. chrislynchmedia.com Twelve agencies, including police are investigating Te Pati Maori data allegations. Acting Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott said that action was underway to ensure the
Voters are in a holding pattern. With neither major bloc able to break clear, the support parties continue to wield outsized power. That is the reality of MMP in 2026.
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the change, which will ban tort-based claims for climate-related damage, will provide certainty for businesses and shore up investment confidence. It will also stop any cases being brought against the government.
