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Luxon Defends Economic Plan Amid Peters' Criticism

11/11/2025

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dismissed criticism from Winston Peters about National's economic plan.
Winston Peters, leader of NZ First, accused National of wanting to sell assets due to poor economic management.
Luxon said discussions about the government's stake in Chorus would occur in due course.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said Peters' remarks reflected internal coalition discord.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dismissed criticism from Winston Peters about National's economic plan.
Winston Peters, leader of NZ First, accused National of wanting to sell assets due to poor economic management.
Luxon said discussions about the government's stake in Chorus would occur in due course.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said Peters' remarks reflected internal coalition discord.