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PM Luxon Gifts Bicycle Amid Police Gift Controversy

11/9/2025

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (New Zealand) gifted a child's bicycle valued at $150 to a police officer for his daughter to clear space in the officer's garage.
The police accepted 148 gifts this year, including a portable juicer and a teddy bear from police.
A $1,000 alcohol gift from the Chinese Embassy was declined under police policy against accepting alcohol.
The Gifts and Hospitality Register tracks and audits these items.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (New Zealand) gifted a child's bicycle valued at $150 to a police officer for his daughter to clear space in the officer's garage.
The police accepted 148 gifts this year, including a portable juicer and a teddy bear from police.
A $1,000 alcohol gift from the Chinese Embassy was declined under police policy against accepting alcohol.
The Gifts and Hospitality Register tracks and audits these items.