Election 2026 analysis: Inside the day the question of Christopher Luxon’s resignation moved away from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’
The National Party caucus of today still feels the scars of cycling through three leaders within months. You can bet those MPs are considering Luxon’s future, as well as their own. Photo / Mark MitchellAsked if Luxon was the right person for the leadership, she said, “He has the backing of the National Party caucus. He is doing a very good job.”The candidatesThe National Party caucus elects its leader in a secret ballot. The other problem for Bishop is the controversy over his Auckland intensification plans that have put noses out of joint in Auckland, home to a large number of National MPs.
Source: New Zealand Herald March 06, 2026 14:23 UTC
