National’s chief whip Stuart Smith has told media he did not try to contact Prime Minister Christopher Luxon over flagging caucus support before Easter.
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Nicola Willis says Winston Peters was "trying to cause mischief" with his comments.
9:25am
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Christopher Luxon finally conceded days of anonymous discontent from some MPs in his caucus had done damage he could not absorb by simply ignoring them.
Tuesday 6:36pm
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Follow the latest from 1News reporters at Parliament.
Tuesday 3:53pm
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Party MPs gathered in Wellington for the first time in three weeks, on the back of poor polling and continued speculation about Luxon’s leadership.
Tuesday 1:46pm
Poor polling and caucus unrest were brushed aside as MPs backed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of a crucial caucus meeting.
Tuesday 9:40am
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The National leader spoke to Breakfast’s Tova O’Brien after a 1News poll delivered bad news for the PM.
Mon, Apr 20
1News Political Editor on the big implications for the Prime Minister of a poll result which suggests the coalition could be kicked out of power.
Sun, Apr 19
"We need to do better," he told 1News after recording his worst-ever party vote result as Prime Minister in the 1News Verian poll.
The results of the 1News Verian poll show that if an election were to be held today Labour and its partners would knock the coalition out of power.
The results of the 1News Verian poll, carried out amid the fuel crisis and after the PM's Cabinet reshuffle, will be released at 6pm.
"I talk to my caucus all the time. I'm very confident I have the full support of my caucus," the Prime Minister said.
Fri, Apr 17
Poor polling has heaped pressure on the Prime Minister in recent months.
Energy officials revealed one "small shipment" has been delayed in Singapore, with warnings that delays around fuel shipping are becoming more frequent.
Wed, Apr 15
"They know that there is supply of fuel in the country, and that's because I think we've done some good work on it," Luxon says.
Mon, Apr 13
The PM spoke from Auckland following the latest update on NZ's fuel stocks.
Christopher Luxon says broad‑based support would be "unaffordable and irresponsible", as diesel prices rise faster than petrol and pressure grows on Kiwis.
Tue, Apr 7
Support has risen for all coalition parties, while support has dropped for all opposition parties.
The Prime Minister spoke to Breakfast this morning after squeezing through a refreshed ministerial lineup for National's section of the coalition Cabinet just before the Easter break.
The PM's wife was asked about last month's poll result which showed National Party support had fallen to 28%.
Sat, Apr 4
Bishop has lost his roles as Leader of the House and National Party campaign chair.
Thu, Apr 2
Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been elevated into Cabinet, the Energy portfolio has been boosted, and long‑serving National MPs Judith Collins and Shane Reti will leave Parliament.
The shape of the National-led Government, heading into what's expected to be a bruising election year, will become clearer later today.
It comes ahead of the departure of Judith Collins and Shane Reti, who are currently two National ministers in Luxon's government.
Tue, Mar 31
Transport Minister also hinted at scrapping the increases last week.
Mon, Mar 30
