Chris Penk is calculating the numbers for a leadership challenge involving Christopher Luxon, which will impact the function of the parliament.
4 reports, 3 independent
Updated Aug 12
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What happened
Chris Penk is calculating the numbers for a leadership challenge involving Christopher Luxon, which will impact the function of the parliament.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Chris Penk challenged Christopher Luxon for leadership on August 1st.Sub-event
- Christopher Luxon sacked Chris Penk, who was Defence Minister, following a confidence vote.Sub-event
- Lack of party unity threatens government formation.Sub-event
- Luxon's party lawmakers met at Parliament following a leadership vote.Sub-event
Penk is running the numbers for a leadership challenge impacting the parliament.1 source
Penk launched a leadership challenge against Luxon, resulting in portfolio removals and Goldsmith's appointment.1 source
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The entities involved
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Chris Penk
New Zealand politician (born 1980)
Nothing else this week.
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Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister of New Zealand since 2023
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parliament
legislative body of government
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