Home / New Zealand / PoliticsJulia Gabel, Thomas Coughlan, Jamie Ensor, Adam PearseNZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 05:09 PM5 mins to read‌Reporters questioned National MPs as they made their way to flights out of Wellington after this morning's leadership challenge. Video / Alyse WrightSacked minister Chris Penk won’t seek re-election after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stripped him of all of his portfolios on Wednesday afternoon, outing him as the person who launched a challenge for the National leadership.

Luxon has confirmed Penk’s challenge prompted Wednesday’s confidence vote in Luxon’s

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