Luxon says New Zealand must advance national interests amid geopolitical shifts

Saturday 1 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 1 Nov 2025, 5:55pm

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called for New Zealand to prioritise its national interests and resilience following a trip to South East Asia. He described recent changes in the global trading environment as a wake-up call and suggested geopolitical shifts should be viewed as opportunities.

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1. RNZSat 1 Nov 2025, 4:49pm

   Prime Minister Christopher Luxon warns NZ should advance national interests now more than ever (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZSat 1 Nov 2025, 4:57pm

   Luxon warns NZ should advance national interests now more than ever (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesSat 1 Nov 2025, 5:55pm

   'Wake-up call': PM on change in world trading environment (opens in new tab)