Luxon used his State of the Nation speech last year to proclaim 2025 would be the year the country would "go for growth". Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivering his State of the Nation address. That's why there will be more savings in this year's Budget and no room for extravagant election promises," he said. As it was a National Party event, Luxon did not mention his coalition partners ACT or New Zealand First. There were also no policy announcements during the speech, though Luxon repeated National's pledge to raise the default KiwiSaver contribution rate if re-elected.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 19, 2026 01:03 UTC