Recent polls show Prime Minister Chris Luxon's popularity has taken a nosedive, prompting speculation about his future in the National Party.

With the election set to take place next year, there's growing speculation Luxon's leadership role might not last.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this discussion is a self-fulfilling prophecy, but it's likely there could be mood for change.

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Recent polls show Prime Minister Chris Luxon's popularity has taken a nosedive, prompting speculation about his future in the National Party.
With the election set to take place next year, there's growing speculation Luxon's leadership role might not last.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this discussion is a self-fulfilling prophecy, but it's likely there could be mood for change.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on whether Chris Luxon is at risk of being rolled

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The Taxpayers'-Union Curia poll revealed this morning that Christopher Luxon’s National Party has sunk to its lowest result in the poll since 2021.

National is sitting on 28.4%, down 2.9 points from February’s poll.

The result sparked conversation around whether Luxon should step down. 

Luxon joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to defend his position and says he is 'absolutely not' stepping down. 

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The Taxpayers'-Union Curia poll revealed this morning that Christopher Luxon’s National Party has sunk to its lowest result in the poll since 2021.
National is sitting on 28.4%, down 2.9 points from February’s poll.
The result sparked conversation around whether Luxon should step down.&nbsp;
Luxon joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to defend his position and says he is 'absolutely not' stepping down.&nbsp;
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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says he is 'absolutely not' resigning

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Queues are forming at petrol stations as concerns over increasing fuel prices brought on by the war in Iran.

International oil prices have increased since the start of the war as traffic halts in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s crude oil is transported.

Waitomo Group CEO Simon Parham joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the near-future of our gas prices. 

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Queues are forming at petrol stations as concerns over increasing fuel prices brought on by the war in Iran.
International oil prices have increased since the start of the war as traffic halts in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s crude oil is transported.
Waitomo Group CEO Simon Parham joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the near-future of our gas prices.&nbsp;
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Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on fuel prices amidst Iran war

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The UK is preparing a British warship to protect a military base in Cyprus, but it's not expected to sail until next week, according to new reports.

The HMS Dragon is being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth, as defensive capabilities in Cyprus are set to increase amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady has voiced concerns about what this means for the UK's military.

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The UK is preparing a British warship to protect a military base in Cyprus, but it's not expected to sail until next week, according to new reports.
The HMS Dragon is being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth, as defensive capabilities in Cyprus are set to increase amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady has voiced concerns about what this means for the UK's military.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK warship not arriving in Cyprus until next week

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on whether Chris Luxon is at risk of being rolled

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