However, few prime ministers have claimed it – Luxon is the first in at least 34 years. Out-of-towners like Jacinda Ardern have opted to live in the prime minister’s official residence, Premier House, for free. Other prime ministers like Chris Hipkins and Bill English, were already based in Wellington. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said Luxon was “claiming an accommodation allowance on his Wellington apartment in accordance with the rules”. …so brutal free market austerity capitalism for bottom feeders but $52 000 worth of socialism for Christopher Luxon???

Source: Stuff March 01, 2024 11:03 UTC