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New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election

BBC News·August 12, 2026
New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a second leadership challenge. He has stated that he has the "full support" of his party following a vote of confidence. The challenge comes 12 weeks before a general election, and Luxon's party is gearing up for the upcoming polls. Luxon's survival of the challenge is seen as a significant boost to his leadership ahead of the election.

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