Christopher Luxon

Candidate for Botany
Currently serving: MP for Botany, Parliament of New Zealand National
Party National
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Christopher Luxon’s Elections & Candidacies

Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.

Contested 4 races — 2 elected 2 not elected

2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: LUXON, Christopher
    Final Not elected
  • MP for Botany
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: LUXON, Christopher
    Final Elected
    Vote share • 67.8%
    24,769 votes
2020 NZ General Election • October 17, 2020 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: LUXON, Christopher
    Final Not elected
  • MP for Botany
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National Party
    Ballot name: LUXON, Christopher
    Final Elected
    Vote share • 52.5%
    19,017 votes
Offices held
  • MP for Botany
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National
    Oct 2020 – present
In the News
One MP, One Pint: Tama Potaka on surviving Waitangi and being a wife guy
The Spinoff — February 4, 2026

‘Sometimes I get texts after question time, like: “What are you doing with that outfit on?”‘ National MP Tama Potaka hasn’t had a drink since about 2009, after his wedding.

Former Prime Minister says government must be more transparent about any US minerals deal
RNZ — February 3, 2026

The former PM has weighed in as Christopher Luxon confirms New Zealand is talking to the US, but says no decision has been made.

Maturity and dispute resolution
Otago Daily Times — February 3, 2026

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon yesterday called the ongoing disagreement between his National Party and coalition partner New Zealand First over the proposed free trade agreement with India "a mature disagreement".

The tough job no-one asks for: Who will be the next public service minister?
The Post — February 2, 2026

ANALYSIS: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has a choice: a hard-edged political operator to manage inevitable discontent, or a calm presence to steady the ship in an election year.

Christopher Luxon plays for time ahead of reshuffle
The Post — January 31, 2026

OPINION: There is a good case to be made for Luxon taking a beat before announcing his reshuffle - but not too long.

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