Economy top priority as New Zealand prime minister takes office

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, centre, stands during the swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Wellington (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald/AP)

Christopher Luxon has made improving the economy his top priority after being sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister.

The 53-year-old former businessman leads a conservative coalition after his National Party struck a deal with two smaller parties following last month’s general election.