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Luxon’s Small Business Misstep | Auckland News
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s controversial remarks downplaying small businesses have sparked a firestorm of backlash, forcing him to apologize and putting his party on the defensive ahead of an election. Critics call it his biggest misstep yet, highlighting a growing disconnect between leadership and the very backbone of local economies. Complicating matters further, Foreign Minister Winston Peters refuses to apologize for his own contentious comments, adding tension within the government as public scrutiny intensifies. With trust at stake, Luxon’s team now faces a race against time to…
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