The senior minister said the saga around Stuart Smith and caucus was "not a tidy situation", calling it "pretty frustrating all round".
Politics
Thu, Apr 23
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.
Wed, Apr 22
Nicola Willis says Winston Peters was "trying to cause mischief" with his comments.
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.
Tue, Apr 21
Follow the latest from 1News reporters at Parliament.
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.
Poor polling and caucus unrest were brushed aside as MPs backed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of a crucial caucus meeting.
Following Monday's record low polling, the Prime Minister continues to stare down queries about the security of his position.
Mon, Apr 20
The official signing would trigger the formal legislative process, with the full text of the agreement and a national interest analysis to be tabled in Parliament.
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.
Support has risen for all coalition parties, while support has dropped for all opposition parties.
Tue, Apr 7
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.
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
"The situation demands far more than what was announced today," says Greens co-leader Marama Davidson.
Tue, Mar 24
It comes after it was revealed New Zealand's economy grew in the final quarter of 2025.
Thu, Mar 19
The Prime Minister stood firm throughout Monday, saying he was "absolutely" not going to resign.
Mon, Mar 9
The National backbencher, who has held the seat since 2014, said the electorate deserved a candidate who lived in the community.
Tue, Mar 3
