The magenta wash shot through the true blue National branding is one way Christopher Luxon is making his mark as party leader, and he'll be hoping this past weekend's party conference will be another. Even if voters truly support core party values, it's hard to back a party in chaos, whether it be Labour, the Greens or National. You get the feeling National members are still getting to know Luxon as leader, and remain slightly reserved about how he's shaping up: "He's crawling - now he's just got to learn to walk", one told RNZ. Christopher Luxon attempted to reintroduce himself to party faithful at the weekend. The National Party tried to change the narrative at the weekend.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 07, 2022 22:47 UTC