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Olympics opportunities on agenda for PM’s Australia visit 5th June 2026 /

Olympics opportunities on agenda for PM’s Australia visit

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Australia today for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting and a series of business and government engagements in Queensland.


TRENZ: Luxon, Upston urge regional spread amid hotspot challenges 21st May 2026 / /

TRENZ: Luxon, Upston urge regional spread amid hotspot challenges

“There’s lots of opportunities for us to push tourists into all parts of the country and that’s what we’ll keep doing,” says the PM.


…as govt warns to brace for higher fuel prices but no immediate relief at the pump 10th March 2026 / /

…as govt warns to brace for higher fuel prices but no immediate relief at the pump

PM Christopher Luxon says a ministerial oversight group has been established to monitor fuel security and supply chains.


NZICC Opening: PM cuts the ribbon on “incredible venue” 11th February 2026 / /

NZICC Opening: PM cuts the ribbon on “incredible venue”

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon officially opens the convention centre, saying it will put Auckland on the global map for business and major events.


YTL’s $160m purchase of Hotel Indigo sign of confidence in NZ – PM 30th October 2025 / /

YTL’s $160m purchase of Hotel Indigo sign of confidence in NZ – PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Malaysian company YTL Corporation Berhad’s $160m acquisition of Hotel Indigo in Auckland is a sign of confidence in New Zealand’s visitor economy.


Major events need “total rethink” – PM 27th August 2025 /

Major events need “total rethink” – PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has asked Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston for a “total rethink” of the government’s major events work.


PMs approve step in seamless NZ-Aus travel 11th August 2025 /

PMs approve step in seamless NZ-Aus travel

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have marked another step in more seamless travel between the two countries.


Luxon to host Aus PM in Queenstown 8th August 2025 /

Luxon to host Aus PM in Queenstown

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will host Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the annual Australia New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting in Queenstown this weekend.


Air NZ, airports, operators head to China with PM 16th June 2025 /

Air NZ, airports, operators head to China with PM

Air New Zealand, Auckland Airport, Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand Māori Tourism and Ngāi Tahu Holdings are among 28 businesses heading to China with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.


TRENZ 2025:  NZ tourism can earn another $9bn per year – PM 8th May 2025 /

TRENZ 2025: NZ tourism can earn another $9bn per year – PM

Christopher Luxon says the industry can generate billions more from becoming more productive.


Tourism has “massive role” in driving growth – PM 24th January 2025 /

Tourism has “massive role” in driving growth – PM

Christopher Luxon says boosting tourism and international student numbers is the quickest way to lifting growth.


Operators, NZMT accompany PM to Malaysia, South Korea 2nd September 2024 /

Operators, NZMT accompany PM to Malaysia, South Korea

Tourism operators are among the businesses accompanying Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Malaysia and South Korea this week.