New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed speculation about his leadership, stating that he has the full support of his Cabinet and caucus despite a recent public opinion poll showing a drop in support for the New Zealand National Party.
Speaking to Newstalk ZB, Luxon said none of his Cabinet colleagues had asked him to reconsider his position and confirmed that he is not considering stepping down.
“All of them back me. The only thing I am considering is the future of our children and grandchildren,” Luxon said during the interview.
The speculation followed a Taxpayers’ Union–Curia poll that showed National’s support falling to 28.4%, down nearly three points from the previous month.
According to the survey:
New Zealand Labour Party rose to 34.4%
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand reached 10.5%
ACT New Zealand stood at 7.5%
Te Pāti Māori recorded 3.2%
New Zealand First slipped slightly to 9.7%
If those numbers translated directly into parliamentary seats, the centre-left bloc could secure 61 seats, while the current coalition bloc would fall short with 59 seats.
However, Luxon emphasised that his government relies more heavily on internal polling and long-term strategy rather than reacting to a single public poll.
The poll was released after a week in which Luxon faced criticism over his communication regarding the Iran conflict.
During his interview, Luxon acknowledged that communication can be a challenge for someone who did not come from a traditional political career.
“I’ve freely admitted I’m not a career politician. I’m not always going to have the perfect soundbite like someone who’s been there 20 years,” he said.
Despite that, the prime minister insisted the media reaction to the poll had been exaggerated and reiterated that he has “the full support of my team and my caucus.”
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As New Zealand politics continues to evolve, attention will remain on whether future polling shifts public support—or strengthens Luxon’s leadership heading into upcoming political cycles.
RNZ (Radio New Zealand) –
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/588881/luxon-says-cabinet-colleagues-back-him-won-t-stand-down-as-national-s-leader
1News New Zealand –
https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/06/luxon-says-he-has-full-support-of-caucus-shrugs-at-low-polling/
The Spinoff (Politics analysis) –
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-03-2026/as-national-hits-28-in-new-poll-is-christopher-luxons-leadership-at-risk
Indian Weekender –
https://www.indianweekender.co.nz/news/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-absolutely-not-considering-standing-down
