https://www.beehive.govt.nz/ en https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/energy-speech-auckland-business-chamber Well, a very good morning, everyone. It is wonderful to be here, and thank you so much to Simon Bridges and the Auckland Business Chamber for hosting this event. And thank you so much to everyone who is taking the time to be here. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:39:58 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127583 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/delivering-full-time-rail-and-rationale-marsden-point-rail-link Speech to the Upper North Island Strategic Alliance, Whangarei - outlining the need for the Marsden Point Rail Link. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:51:22 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127567 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/budget-2026-securing-new-zealands-future Mr Speaker,   Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:44 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127502 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-ap%C5%8Dp%C5%8D-congress-2026 Achieving genuine economic prosperity is the great challenge driving this Government. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:35:01 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127435 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/asia-transition-middle-power-moment Our speech today will address the Government’s foreign policy response to the severe geopolitical challenges New Zealand has faced since coming into office. Wed, 20 May 2026 16:30:44 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127427 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/keynote-speech-wasteminz-alga-conference It’s my pleasure to attend your cornerstone event of the year, and to do so in my capacity as the newly minted Minister for the Environment. Wed, 20 May 2026 13:07:32 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127424 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/first-ever-picture-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-regulatory-landscape-revealed I’m sure many of you will have noted the excellent speech in March by the Reserve Bank’s Chief Economist Paul Conway. Wed, 20 May 2026 12:51:17 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127422 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/pre-budget-speech-business-north-harbour Good afternoon everyone. It’s my pleasure to join Business North Harbour once again and to speak with you about this year’s Government Budget. Let me acknowledge my colleague, Paul Goldsmith, the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:02:54 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127411 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-new-zealand-institute-international-affairs-international-trade-troubled-times Good evening, everyone. Thank you to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs for the invitation to deliver this year's annual lecture. It’s a pleasure to be here. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:00 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127370 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/securing-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-future-more-volatile-world I’d like to speak to you today about where New Zealand stands in a more volatile world – a world that’s changing quickly and becoming less predictable. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:23 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127367 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-aml-summit-2026 I am excited and proud that this reform programme is on track to deliver the most significant regulatory relief since the Act came into force in 2013. Mon, 11 May 2026 13:59:37 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127344 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/waltham-maintenance-hub-and-dm-locomotives Thank you, Sue Tindal, Peter Reidy and KiwiRail for hosting us all today. It is good to be in Christchurch, where the first rail in New Zealand was laid. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:31:16 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127243 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-new-zealand-infrastructure-commission-symposium It’s great to see you here, because fixing New Zealand’s infrastructure system is going to take everyone, from government, to opposition, mayors, local authorities, infrastructure providers, and – quite frankly – all New Zealanders. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:06:47 +1200 beehive.govt.nz 127219 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-sprout-summit-prioritisation-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-science-innovation-and-technology-system Speech on the release of the Prime Minister's Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council report on Prioritisation in New Zealand’s Science, Innovation and Technology System. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:24:43 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 127120 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-wellington-chamber-commerce-how-can-lessons-covid-response-help-navigate-fuel I’d like to speak plainly to you about the event affecting every part of business right now. I’d like to cast it through another lens we try not to think about, let alone see the world through. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:59:54 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 127101 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-project-auckland-0 Before I speak about the Government's priorities, I want to acknowledge the global context we are all operating in. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:30:49 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 127090 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/opening-remarks-otago-tourism-policy-school As a Government, we know the strength of our tourism industry is clear for all to see – and the sector is certainly a key part of National’s plan to fix the basics and build the future. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:39:34 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 127080 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-infrastructure-nz-one-day-conference I’d like to thank Katie Bradford for the warm welcome and Nick Leggett and his team at Infrastructure New Zealand for hosting today’s event. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:02:19 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 127076 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-property-council-0 Good afternoon, everyone.  I’d like to thank Denise for the warm welcome and Leonie, and the rest of Property Council NZ for inviting me to speak. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:24:49 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 127089 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/opening-address-annual-immigration-law-conference Tēnā koutou katoa, thank you for inviting me to join you at the Immigration Law Symposium. It’s a privilege to be here today and speak about the work we’ve delivered in the immigration portfolio over the last two years. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:15:30 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 127023 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/celebrating-10th-anniversary-pasifika-tv Speech to the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd (PCBL) conference. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:05:20 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 126987 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/life-sciences-summit-2026 Speech to the Life Sciences Summit 2026. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:29:12 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 126967 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/strategic-importance-%C2%A0latin-america Speech to the New Zealand Innovation Showcase, Brasilia, Brazil, 5 March 2026. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:29:59 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 126946 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-second-pacific-stakeholder-fono The Delivering for Pacific Communities Strategy is a practical three-year plan to ensure Pacific peoples benefit directly from government policies and programmes. Across these areas, the Government is committed to delivering real results, not just intentions. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:04:24 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 126925 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-local-government-meeting Thank you to LGNZ for the opportunity, and thank you to the mayors, chairs, and councilors for putting your names forward to serve your communities. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:41:14 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 126872 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-committee-auckland-1 To create a brighter, more prosperous future for all New Zealanders, we must allow Auckland to grow and become a world-class, international city. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:16:52 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 126825 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/backing-ambition-building-growth It is a privilege to open the 2026 New Zealand Economic Forum. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:33 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 126780 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-climate-and-cryosphere-open-science-conference-and-antarctic-science-platform For New Zealand, our interest in Antarctica stretches back at least as far as a founding signature to the Antarctic Treaty System. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:03:30 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 126745 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/christopher-luxon-%E2%80%93-waitangi-speech It is a great privilege to return to this place, where modern New Zealand finds its origins. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:05:31 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 126733 https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/prime-ministers-statement-mount-maunganui-landslide-and-other-north-island-weather-events Just before 9.30am on Thursday, a large landslide came down from Mauao at Mount Maunganui, following a sustained period of heavy rain. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:26:57 +1300 beehive.govt.nz 126663