A Rotorua business leader told Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about the city’s struggling economy at a function, prompting the PM to tell business owners to 'be adult'.

Luxon was in Rotorua last week with appointments including the recent Business Chamber Westpac Smarts Breakfast.

Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths says Luxon's comments have prompted outrage, with Labour condemning him for 'lecturing' business owners about the state of the economy.

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A Rotorua business leader told Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about the city’s struggling economy at a function, prompting the PM to tell business owners to 'be adult'.
Luxon was in Rotorua last week with appointments including the recent Business Chamber Westpac Smarts Breakfast.
Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths says Luxon's comments have prompted outrage, with Labour condemning him for 'lecturing' business owners about the state of the economy.
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Ethan Griffiths: Newstalk ZB political reporter on Luxon's comments to Rotorua business group

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