Christopher Luxon calls urgent caucus meeting amid leadership speculation

Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 7 outlets · 9 reports · updated Tue 11 Aug, 4:31pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, National Party, Winston Peters, Chris Bishop

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called an urgent meeting of National Party MPs following reports of internal frustration and speculation regarding his leadership. While some MPs have been mentioned as potential challengers, Chris Bishop has stated that a leadership challenge is not on the agenda for the meeting.

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1. StuffTue 11 Aug, 8:12am

   Speculation over Luxon’s leadership returns (opens in new tab)

   • Live: National caucus to meet tonight amid Luxon coup speculation (opens in new tab) Tue 11 Aug, 10:09am
   • Have your say: If Luxon was to go, who would you vote for? (opens in new tab) Tue 11 Aug, 10:31am
2. Waikato Times via The PostTue 11 Aug, 8:46am

   National Party coup watch: Bishop says leadership ‘not on agenda’ at caucus meeting tonight (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 11 Aug, 10:55am

   Bishop backs Luxon but urges MPs to stop leaking about PM (opens in new tab)

   • PM Luxon calls 'urgent' caucus meeting on his leadership (opens in new tab) Tue 11 Aug, 10:55am
4. NewsroomTue 11 Aug, 11:33am

   National caucus to meet as MPs whisper of move against Luxon (opens in new tab)

   • National MPs face brutal maths as Luxon fights for survival (opens in new tab) Tue 11 Aug, 4:31pm
5. NZ HeraldTue 11 Aug, 3:16pm

   Election 2026: Act leader David Seymour condemns ‘distractions’ as National MPs set to decide Christopher Luxon’s leadership (opens in new tab)