Podcasts Other The Mike Hosking Breakfast Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister defends $41 million commitment to clean energy in Asia while cutting costs in NZ

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister defends $41 million commitment to clean energy in Asia while cutting costs in NZ

Published: April 22, 2024, 8:17 p.m.

Christopher Luxon is defending spending millions on clean energy in Asia while cutting costs and Government jobs in New Zealand.\xa0

The Government has committed $41 million towards an Asian Development Bank clean energy transition initiative.\xa0

Luxon says the funding demonstrates New Zealand's commitment to help reduce global carbon emissions.\xa0

He told Mike Hosking the money comes out of an existing budget, specifically set aside for overseas projects like these.\xa0

He understands things are tough in New Zealand at the moment, but the Government needs to do what it can to get the books back in shape.\xa0

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