Luxon describes rising prison population as a good thing

Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 18 Nov 2025, 6:59pm

In this story Christopher Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has characterised the surge in the prison population as a positive sign of restoring law and order. He also admitted the government is behind schedule in its goal to increase police numbers by 500.

How they headlined it

6:09pm6:59pm

1. RNZTue 18 Nov 2025, 6:09pm

   Luxon calls growing prisoner numbers 'a good thing' as police target slips (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Nov 2025, 6:59pm

   Luxon says surging prison numbers a 'good thing' (opens in new tab)