Chris Penk

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September 2026

• 7 SepJessica Rowe selected as National candidate for Kaipara ki Mahurangi

August 2026

• 25 AugChris Penk returns to Parliament following leadership challenge allegations
• 18 AugDebate held in Parliament over Chris Penk's removal from portfolios
• 17 AugLuxon confident of support after failed leadership challenge
• 16 AugErica Stanford denies involvement in plot against Christopher Luxon
• 16 AugPaul Goldsmith rules out running in Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate
• 14 AugNational Party unveils growth plan for the South Island
• 14 AugConstituents divided following Chris Penk's decision not to contest election
• 13 AugLuxon meets Vietnamese President following National Party leadership vote
• 13 AugChristopher Luxon retains National Party leadership after unsuccessful challenge
• 12 AugChristopher Luxon removes Chris Penk from Cabinet following leadership challenge
• 12 AugChristopher Luxon retains National Party leadership after confidence vote

July 2026

• 29 JulGovernment seeks long-range strike drones with focus on local manufacturing
• 28 JulRussian man arrested for allegedly spying for New Zealand+1

December 2025

• 24 Dec 2025Nelson nurse fights deportation of autistic son after visa rejection
• 2 Dec 2025Government considers legislation to overturn veterans' entitlement court ruling

November 2025

• 24 Nov 2025New building reforms to mandate home warranties and insurance

October 2025

• 16 Oct 2025Lawyer vows to block deportation of New Zealand-born teenager
• 3 Oct 2025Government unveils strategy to boost domestic defence industry

September 2025

• 29 Sep 2025Government announces major overhaul of earthquake-prone building system+2
• 16 Sep 2025New Snells Beach wastewater plant opens to reduce sewage overflows
• 10 Sep 2025Public reserve to be established on Miramar Peninsula

August 2025

• 19 Aug 2025Homeowners may face costs under building consent changes
• 18 Aug 2025Government announces major overhaul of building consent system+1

July 2025

• 27 Jul 2025Government allows more overseas building products to reduce construction costs+1

June 2025

• 12 Jun 2025Waiouru Defence Force housing project fails to break ground

March 2025

• 9 Mar 2025Government to offer premium payments for land acquisition for infrastructure+2

February 2025

• 20 Feb 2025New Zealand-born teenager offered residency after deportation threat+1
• 18 Feb 2025Deportation of New Zealand-born teen Daman Kumar is on hold
• 17 Feb 2025Deportation of New Zealand-born teenager to India put on hold
• 16 Feb 2025Fijian teen to be deported over special education cost concerns