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Luxon's Premier House Dilemma: The Inside Scoop

Heritage New Zealand - Housing allowance - Luxon scandal - New Zealand politics - Political entitlement - Premier House upgrade - Wellington

Find out why Prime Minister Christopher Luxon refuses to live in Premier House in Wellington and the public backlash he's facing with a $52k allowance.

Premier House in Wellington is in the spotlight as Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga collaborates with other agencies to address the urgent need for upgrades at the residence. With a hefty $30 million price tag to fix its draughty and uncomfortable conditions, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's decision not to reside there has sparked controversy. Luxon's refusal to allow cameras to capture the state of Premier House has added fuel to the fire, leaving many questioning the reasons behind his choice.

The public outcry over Luxon's $52,000 tax-free allowance for his Wellington apartment has intensified, with concerns raised about his sense of entitlement. Labour Party MP Peeni Henare warns that Luxon's behavior regarding Premier House could potentially harm his political career. As Luxon navigates this Premier misstep, the debate around infrastructure failings, accommodation allowances, and political liabilities heats up.

In a surprising turn of events, the ongoing saga around Premier House parallels an entirely different narrative involving Nasrallah and Iran's alleged associations. The intricate dynamics between political decisions, entitlement, and public perception continue to shape the discourse on leadership and accountability.

Luxon's reluctance to inhabit Premier House and the controversies surrounding it highlight the intricate balance between personal preferences, public expectations, and political responsibilities. As the discussions around Premier House upgrades persist, the spotlight on Luxon's leadership choices remains unfaltering, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in governance.

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Heritage NZ looking into solutions for Premier House upgrade (RNZ)

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has confirmed it is working with other agencies to find solutions for a badly needed upgrade of Premier House.

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$30m price tag to fix draughty, 'uncomfortable' Premier House ... (Newstalk ZB)

The report into Premier House that PM Christopher Luxon has given as the reason he cannot live in it does not state that the residence is uninhabitable, bu.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon refuses to show public state of ... (Newshub)

The Prime Minister is refusing to allow cameras in to see the state of Premier House, the official prime ministerial residence he's elected not to live in ...

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'Quite full on': Luxon on public's $52k allowance backlash (TVNZ)

Christopher Luxon has responded to the public backlash against him claiming a $52,000 tax-free bonus to pay for his mortgage-free Wellington apartment, ...

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Premier misstep pattern for PM (waateanews.com)

Labour Party MP Peeni Henare says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's sense of entitlement could become a political liability.

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Letters: Failure to fix infrastructure extends to Premier House; too ... (New Zealand Herald)

Housing hangover Prime Minister Christopher Luxon considers Premier House not suitable to live in . He was drawing $1000 per week in accommodation allowance ...

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In his first speech since Hamas' attack on Israel, Nasrallah emphasized that Iran was not involved, that it was โ€œentirely Palestinian, for Palestine, its cause, ...

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