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Luxon Advocates Asset Ownership Debate Ahead of 2026 Election

11/10/2025

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (National Party) calls for a mature asset ownership discussion ahead of the 2026 election.
He argues permanent ownership should be reconsidered and selling assets could create new ones.
The National Party supports reduced state ownership to attract investors, while New Zealand First opposes asset sales.
Luxon confirmed no asset sales this term, and policies will be developed for the upcoming election.

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Story summary

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (National Party) calls for a mature asset ownership discussion ahead of the 2026 election.
He argues permanent ownership should be reconsidered and selling assets could create new ones.
The National Party supports reduced state ownership to attract investors, while New Zealand First opposes asset sales.
Luxon confirmed no asset sales this term, and policies will be developed for the upcoming election.