Christopher Luxon criticises upcoming mega strike as politically motivated

Monday 20 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 20 Oct 2025, 9:57am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Te Pāti Māori, Judith Collins, Newstalk ZB, Mike Hosking, Jim Bolger

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has questioned the motives behind a large-scale strike scheduled for Thursday. He described the action, involving thousands of teachers, nurses, doctors, and dentists, as politically motivated and questioned why a teachers' union is raising issues regarding Palestine.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 20 Oct 2025, 7:30am

   Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks with Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 20 Oct 2025, 9:57am

   ‘Politically motivated’: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on mega strike (opens in new tab)