New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is facing mounting pressure to resign after broadcaster Duncan Garner revealed that the embattled leader has been told by senior National Party figures to spend the weekend considering his future.
"Christopher Luxon - my understanding is he has been told to spend the weekend considering his future," Garner stated in a video published this morning, citing sources within the National Party.
The revelation comes as Luxon's government grapples with catastrophic polling numbers, a stalled policy agenda, and growing discontent within the coalition. Recent polls show National's support has plummeted to levels not seen since the party's 2020 election defeat.
Mate, when your own party's powerbrokers are telling you to "consider your future" over the weekend, that's not a suggestion - that's a polite way of being shown the door.
Luxon, who took the National Party leadership in 2021 and became Prime Minister after the 2023 election, has struggled to translate his business background into political success. His government's coalition with ACT and New Zealand First has been marked by policy paralysis and internal tensions.
The leadership crisis has been building for weeks. Luxon faced intense criticism over his handling of cost-of-living issues, with petrol prices exceeding $3 per litre and grocery costs continuing to surge. His response - that global economic forces are to blame - has failed to resonate with struggling New Zealand families.
Political analysts suggest potential replacements include Finance Minister Nicola Willis and former leader Judith Collins, though both have publicly backed Luxon in recent days.
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, now out of parliament, declined to comment on the leadership turmoil but noted that governing during economic difficulties requires
