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New Zealand's New Leader Aims to Transform Education and Economy

New Zealand's new prime minister, Christopher Luxon, has outlined his ambitious agenda for his first 100 days in office, which includes banning cellphone use in schools and repealing tobacco controls. The plan also involves narrowing the central bank's mandate, doubling renewable energy production, and implementing education initiatives such as requiring schools to teach an hour of reading, writing, and math each day. While some view these measures as necessary for improving the economy and education system, critics argue that repealing tobacco restrictions is a setback for public health and that certain initiatives may be discriminatory.