Home / New Zealand / PoliticsJulia Gabel, Thomas Coughlan, Jamie Ensor, Adam PearseNZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 05:09 PM5 mins to readReporters questioned National MPs as they made their way to flights out of Wellington after this morning's leadership challenge. Video / Alyse WrightSacked minister Chris Penk won’t seek re-election after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stripped him of all of his portfolios on Wednesday afternoon, outing him as the person who launched a challenge for the National leadership. Luxon has confirmed Penk’s challenge prompted Wednesday’s confidence vote in Luxon’s AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
PM Christopher Luxon sacks Chris Penk from Cabinet, strips portfolios after leadership challenge
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