Penk refuses to confirm or deny whether he launched leadership challenge against Luxon

UpdatedJamie EnsorChief Political Reporter·NZ Herald·24 Aug, 2026 10:01 PM3 mins to read‌National MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi Chris Penk arriving at Parliament. Photo / Mark MitchellNational MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi Chris Penk arriving at Parliament. Photo / Mark MitchellNational MP Chris Penk is refusing to confirm or deny whether Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was right when he alleged Penk launched a leadership challenge against him.

Arriving at Parliament for the first time since he was accused of launching a leadership challenge against Luxon, Penk said he was “looking