National MPs meet for urgent caucus meeting regarding Christopher Luxon

Wednesday 12 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 12 Aug, 5:00pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, National Party, Chris Bishop, Erica Stanford

Christopher Luxon has called an urgent caucus meeting in Wellington to address questions regarding his leadership. This follows a poll showing his preferred prime minister rating has dropped to 17%. During a brief press conference at Parliament, Luxon stated he has the full support of his caucus.

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1. StuffWed 12 Aug, 8:22am

   What actually happens when a sitting prime minister is rolled? (opens in new tab)

   • Gone in 76 seconds: A frame-by-frame analysis of Luxon’s rapid press conference (opens in new tab) Wed 12 Aug, 5:00pm
2. 1NewsWed 12 Aug, 9:21am

   Poll: Luxon’s PM rating drops again, continuing trend of his time in office (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 12 Aug, 10:48am

   Poll: Christopher Luxon drops in preferred Prime Minister rankings (opens in new tab)