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Luxon’s Election Pledge: No New Taxes, Stronger Families, Tougher on Crime
National Leader Christopher Luxon has issued a personal pledge to New Zealanders ahead of the November 7 election, promising no new taxes, stronger support for families, tougher law and order measures, and a continued focus on economic growth.
Framing the election as a choice between economic stability and higher taxation, Luxon said National had delivered on key promises made in 2023 and was now seeking a renewed mandate to continue its programme of reform.
“National has kept the promises we made to New Zealanders in 2023, including delivering tax relief for the first time in 14 years,” he said.
Luxon pointed to recent economic growth figures, claiming New Zealand’s economy had outperformed several comparable countries over the past year, while accusing the previous Labour Government of leaving behind soaring debt and excessive spending.
The Prime Minister’s election commitments include maintaining a “no new taxes” policy, introducing compulsory KiwiSaver with higher contribution rates, extending paid parental leave from 26 to 30 weeks, and providing a $1,500 “Baby Boost” payment.
Several of the promises are likely to resonate with family-focused voters. National has also pledged a social media ban for under-16s, improved school achievement through education reform, faster healthcare access, additional cancer medicines, and stronger action against crime.
Luxon highlighted what he described as achievements during National’s first term, including reforming education, increasing police numbers, banning gang patches, and advancing major infrastructure projects.
The National leader said the November election would determine whether New Zealand continues on its current track or shifts towards a potential Labour-Greens-Te Pāti Māori-TOP coalition.
For Christian and conservative voters, several of the announcements touch on issues that have featured prominently in public debate, including support for families, child wellbeing, fiscal responsibility, law and order, and efforts to restrict young people’s access to social media.
With just weeks until election day, Luxon is seeking to convince voters that National’s formula of economic growth, lower taxes and family-focused policies offers what he calls “a secure future for all New Zealanders.”
