Keeping a low-profile has been this Government’s modus operandi when it comes to Donald Trump’s administration. The Prime Minister hasn’t commented on that or on the potential global implications if the US central bank’s independence is damaged. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will seek to remind New Zealanders of areas where the Government believes it's making solid progress. Concern over crime has dropped significantly in that survey since it was a high point prior to the 2023 election. But as the Herald reported last week, crime data can be cherry-picked to fit certain narratives.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 18, 2026 17:30 UTC