New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a leadership confidence vote called amid falling poll numbers and internal party speculation.
Luxon initiated the secret ballot himself to address media speculation, with the National Party caucus confirming its support for his leadership.
Recent polls show declining support for both Luxon and the National Party ahead of the November election, raising concerns among party members.
The confidence vote was not unanimous. Who in the National Party is waiting in the wings?
With his leadership secure, can Luxon fix New Zealand's economy before the November election?
Was Luxon's confidence vote a sign of weakness, or a clever move to crush internal dissent?
How will Luxon manage coalition partners who called his leadership vote a 'horrible distraction'?
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