Christopher Luxon clarifies stance on minimum wage inflation increases

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 10:20am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Chris Hipkins

During a debate, Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins both initially agreed to increase the minimum wage by the rate of inflation. Luxon has since walked back the commitment, stating he had only previously agreed to take inflation into account.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 15 Oct, 6:01am

   Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon were tied - then came the minimum wage clanger (opens in new tab)Premium

2. The PostThu 15 Oct, 10:20am

   Christopher Luxon walks back commitment to raise minimum wage by rate of inflation (opens in new tab)