Government cannot continue bailing out flooded homeowners, says Luxon

Monday 14 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 14 Jul 2025, 9:09am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Morning Report

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government cannot provide long-term financial assistance to homeowners following disasters. While the Nelson Tasman region is under a state of emergency, Cabinet will not consider a Tasman district assistance package immediately as it is too early in the flood response.

How they headlined it

8:59am

1. Otago Daily TimesMon 14 Jul 2025, 8:59am

   'Won't be able to keep bailing out': PM on future floods (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 14 Jul 2025, 9:09am

   Long-term changes needed to bailouts, natural disaster responses - Christopher Luxon (opens in new tab)