A fortnight of mixed fortunes for the prime minister.
After a drum beat of conjecture about his job security, the prime minister enjoyed something of an elixir in the investment summit and a trip to India that began with a breakthrough announcement: the launch of talks on a comprehensive free trade agreement. A big moment in itself felt bigger given the emergence of a US-led trade war, but also a confidence boost for Luxon.
Ben Thomas, Annabelle Lee-Mather and Toby Manhire discuss the import of those developments, and whether Luxon’s good time abroad can travel back to New Zealand with him.
Plus: Winston Peters meets Marco Rubio, an extended chew over the latest in the school lunch saga, and David Seymour’s suggestion that it highlighted “two New Zealands”, and the Act Party announcement it will stand candidates in local elections.
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