National Party launches campaign bus in East Auckland
Friday 2 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party
National leader Christopher Luxon and several MPs launched the party's campaign bus in East Auckland. The event included policy discussions as the party enters its pre-election phase. The launch takes place 35 days before the upcoming election.
Key facts
4 facts
- The event took place 35 days before election day
- National's policy focus included a “no new taxes” message
- Simeon Brown announced a nine-point energy plan yesterday
- Labour unveiled a policy to wipe 10% of student loan debt
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Leader Christopher Luxon, election campaign chair Simeon Brown, and finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis used the event to repeat the party's “no new taxes” policy.
Luxon stated that a larger bus this year represents “bigger ambition and bigger aspiration”. He also mentioned that karaoke might be part of the day's agenda and expressed openness to name suggestions for the vehicle.
The launch occurred 35 days before election day. Approximately 20 National MPs attended the event in East Auckland, holding party billboards.
Other political activities in Auckland include Chris Hipkins meeting voters, Winston Peters meeting businesses, and Chlöe Swarbrick holding a media standup. The Act Party is scheduled to launch its campaign tomorrow at 1 pm in Auckland.
Compiled from reports by 1News and NZ Herald.
