Luxon's Gaffe and the Business Fallout | Auckland News

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s latest gaffe with small business owners has sparked a firestorm, forcing an apology and drawing sharp criticism — some calling it his most serious misstep yet. While he’s trying to mend fences with a mea culpa, former PM Helen Clark adds her voice to the debate, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis is on the road rallying support. Meanwhile, global markets buzz with Japan-US currency intervention, Ravensdown’s massive profit turnaround, a Bitcoin heist, and a solar eclipse set for Dunedin in 2028 — plus, a luxury cruise ship holiday with stops in Taiwan. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04b419d0a77574ec