Christopher Luxon dismisses leadership speculation and vows to lead National in 2026

Monday 24 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7:05pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, National Party, Chris Bishop, Mike Hosking

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has rejected claims of a leadership coup involving Housing Minister Chris Bishop. Luxon expressed confidence that he will remain leader of the National Party heading into the 2026 election.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 24 Nov 2025, 7:59am

   Christopher Luxon dismisses coup talk, vows to lead National into 2026 election (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 24 Nov 2025, 9:28am

   Luxon dismisses 'coup' claims a day after major KiwiSaver policy announcement (opens in new tab)

   • 'I am going to be prime minister going into next year': Luxon says he will lead National into next election (opens in new tab) Mon 24 Nov 2025, 5:16pm
3. The Press via The PostMon 24 Nov 2025, 7:05pm

   Prime Minister Christopher Luxon rejects leadership talk (opens in new tab)