Luxon’s leadership on the line – again. Neither National nor Labour stand to benefit

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is under scrutiny after stumbling this week with an apology over remarks to business leaders about government dependence, and a surprise pledge to hold a referendum on the electoral system. An urgent caucus meeting is scheduled to address the leadership questions, The Conversation reports. The real issue, though: neither Luxon nor Labour's Chris Hipkins can easily escape their unpopularity at this late stage—voters have already formed opinions on both, and neither party has an obvious replacement ready to step in.

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