National Party leadership, a local tourism dividend, and voluntary student services fees w/ the ACT Party’s Simon Court: 17th August, 2026
Last week saw the National Party go through a period of suspected internal conflict, after a leadership challenge was mounted against Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Following a multi-hour long caucus meeting, Luxon spoke to media, claiming he has the full support of his caucus. National MP and former minister Chris Penk was subsequently stripped of his portfolios. The incident has raised concerns over Luxon’s ability to lead both his party and the country, especially as this is not the first leadership vote this year. Also last week, the ACT Party proposed two new policies they would…
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