Chris Bishop denies plotting leadership challenge against Christopher Luxon

Tuesday 25 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 25 Nov 2025, 6:45pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Chris Bishop

Senior National MP and minister Chris Bishop has rejected rumours of a leadership coup. Bishop stated that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is doing a wonderful job and remains the best person for the role. This comes amid speculation regarding dissatisfaction within the National caucus following recent polls.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZTue 25 Nov 2025, 4:34pm

   Chris Bishop says he's not plotting to roll Christopher Luxon (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 25 Nov 2025, 4:43pm

   Prime Minister’s office moves to clarify Christopher Luxon comment on concern over National MPs’ futures (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 25 Nov 2025, 4:46pm

   Bishop 'definitely not' planning to roll Luxon (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via The PostTue 25 Nov 2025, 5:16pm

   ‘He is doing an outstanding job’: Chris Bishop still backs his boss (opens in new tab)

5. 1News via RNZTue 25 Nov 2025, 6:45pm

   Watch: Exasperated senior MP adamant he's not rolling Luxon (opens in new tab)