Julia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·11 Aug, 2026 10:48 PM2 mins to read‌Christopher Luxon's leadership of the National Party is in question with Erica Stanford and Chris Bishop the most likely contenders for the top job. Image / Jane YeeChristopher Luxon has dropped in fresh polling tracking the country’s preferred Prime Minister. Luxon’s popularity as National Party leader and Prime Minister is being discussed in a surprise caucus meeting at Parliament, which started at 9.30am.

It is a recess week at Parliament –