New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a leadership vote within his own party, reaffirming his position. Luxon told reporters that he had called for a confidence vote, in which he was successful.
The move follows days of persistent speculation that some within the National Party were seeking to replace him. This speculation was prompted by recent slumps in the polls, which led to suggestions that Luxon might be ousted.
By securing the support of National Party lawmakers, Luxon seeks to quell questions about his future less than seven months before the nation's election.