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Returning to first past the post won’t give Luxon the power he wants
A return to first past the post electoral system could leave Te Pāti Māori with more parliamentary leverage, not less.
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Luxon survives second leadership challenge, sacks defence minister Chris Penk
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a second confidence vote in four months after Defence Minister Chris Penk launched an unsuccessful leadership challenge, prompting Luxon to strip Penk of his…
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Luxon survives second caucus confidence vote in four months
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a second leadership challenge from his National Party caucus, with MPs voting to keep him in his role.
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Politicians’ pre-election rule-outs are undermining MMP’s core benefit
Politicians are deciding coalition options months before election day, stripping voters of the choice that makes MMP distinctive.
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Most New Zealanders continue to support MMP electoral system despite Prime Minister’s opposition
A new poll shows most Kiwis back the mixed-member proportional voting system despite Luxon's stance against it.
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Luxon addresses media after Cabinet meeting as leadership questions persist
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held his regular media update following a week when his leadership faced renewed scrutiny.
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Erica Stanford denies leadership ambitions after refusing to back Luxon
National MP Erica Stanford denied pursuing party leadership after repeatedly refusing to express confidence in Christopher Luxon this week.
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Luxon calls urgent caucus meeting as National questions his leadership
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called an emergency caucus meeting to address speculation about his leadership weeks before the election.
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New Zealand punters continue betting on Luxon despite Polymarket ban
Kiwis are finding ways around a ban on prediction market Polymarket to bet on the Prime Minister's political future.
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Luxon faces leadership questions after second caucus challenge
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has withstood another challenge to his leadership, but questions remain about party unity.
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Luxon says he’ll hold MMP referendum if re-elected, sparking confusion within National
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced he would hold a referendum on the MMP voting system if re-elected, catching his own MPs off-guard and drawing criticism from coalition partners.
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Emergency caucus meeting exposes cracks in public support for Luxon
An emergency caucus meeting during a parliamentary recess has contradicted public statements of unanimous backing for the Prime Minister.
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Luxon survives second caucus confidence vote
Christopher Luxon has survived another vote of confidence in his own caucus, less than 90 days before the election.
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Luxon’s poll ratings remain low in latest survey
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's approval rating has dropped again, maintaining the low levels throughout his tenure.
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National Party caucus meeting to address Christopher Luxon’s leadership
The National Party caucus met today amid a leadership challenge to Christopher Luxon.
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Christopher Luxon drops in preferred Prime Minister rankings
A poll shows Prime Minister Christopher Luxon declining in preference rankings as he faces caucus scrutiny over his leadership.
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New Zealand awaits new prime minister following election
New Zealand is waiting to see who will become the next prime minister after the election.
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1News examines track record of parties that change Prime Minister mid-term
Christopher Luxon faces his caucus as 1News analyses what happens to parties that change leaders between elections.
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Luxon pledges MMP referendum if re-elected
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced he would hold a referendum on the electoral system if his government wins the November election.
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Luxon calls caucus meeting amid leadership questions
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called a meeting with his caucus to discuss his leadership.
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Analysis: National ministers who could replace Luxon as PM
Speculation about potential successors to Christopher Luxon has emerged amid public divisions within the National Party.
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NZ sharemarket falls 0.2% amid National Party leadership uncertainty
The S&P/NZX 50 Index declined 27.58 points to close at 13,860.66 as political uncertainty weighed on investors.
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Heather du Plessis-Allan says Luxon has lost three loyal MPs
Three MPs have left Christopher Luxon's parliamentary base, according to political commentator Heather du Plessis-Allan.
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Luxon refuses to confirm caucus support before urgent meeting
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is declining to say whether he has support from his caucus before a scheduled meeting tomorrow.
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National MPs weigh up decision on Luxon’s leadership
Backbench National Party MPs are considering whether to challenge Christopher Luxon's position as leader.
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Commentary: It would be extraordinary for National to remove a sitting PM given current polls
An opinion piece argues that despite speculation, National's polling position does not warrant removing its prime minister.
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Coup talk swirls around Luxon after bruising week
Political speculation about Christopher Luxon's future has intensified following a difficult week for the Prime Minister.
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Luxon’s referendum surprise derails good day for National
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon caught colleagues off-guard by announcing on talkback radio he would hold a referendum on MMP if re-elected.
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What the MMP party vote really decides in the 2026 election
An opinion piece explains how the MMP party vote works and its importance in New Zealand elections.
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Luxon calls for referendum on MMP electoral system
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is pushing for a referendum on New Zealand's Mixed Member Proportional voting system.