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;
LISTEN ABOVE OR WATCH BELOW

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says he is 'absolutely not' resigning

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Changes to the Local Government Act could be on the way after controversy at the Far North District Council. 

Councillor Diane Smolders claims a committee made-up of six councillors and 10 unelected Iwi and hapu representatives is co-governance on steroids. 

Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he's looking at changes to give to cabinet. 

He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he'll have a proposal soon. 

Watts says he expects it to take about a month.

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Changes to the Local Government Act could be on the way after controversy at the Far North District Council.&nbsp;
Councillor Diane Smolders claims a committee made-up of six councillors and 10 unelected Iwi and hapu representatives is co-governance on steroids.&nbsp;
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he's looking at changes to give to cabinet.&nbsp;
He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he'll have a proposal soon.&nbsp;
Watts says he expects it to take about a month.
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister discusses Far North District Council controversy

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/5d4958c6-6480-4a8b-901d-b42f0069cf3e/transcript

Nicola Willis has made her way to the US.

She joins a long list of finance ministers calling for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, and met with Trump's officials for an update on the situation in Iran. 

She told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the Whitehouse was, 'careful to caveat that there were still a number of unknowns because they're not the only actor in the conflict.' when asked about the situation in Iran. 

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Nicola Willis has made her way to the US.
She joins a long list of finance ministers calling for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, and met with Trump's officials for an update on the situation in Iran.&nbsp;
She told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the Whitehouse was, 'careful to caveat that there were still a number of unknowns because they're not the only actor in the conflict.' when asked about the situation in Iran.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses meetings on Strait of Hormuz in Washington DC

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/c27d6b7c-8968-4e17-8fd5-b42f00619c39/transcript

'Alpine Divorce' is a new phenomenon that is common enough to exist. 

Couples going on hikes or tramps reach exhaustion at different stages, leading to one person being left behind. An exhaustion which now seems to have extended to relationships. 

Adrift NZ Owner and Tongariro Crossing Guide told Heather du Plessis-Allan that being under physical stress is likely to heighten tensions in strained relationships. 

'When you do that, the best of the worst comes out of you.'

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'Alpine Divorce' is a new phenomenon that is common enough to exist.&nbsp;
Couples going on hikes or tramps reach exhaustion at different stages, leading to one person being left behind. An exhaustion which now seems to have extended to relationships.&nbsp;
Adrift NZ Owner and Tongariro Crossing Guide told Heather du Plessis-Allan that being under physical stress is likely to heighten tensions in strained relationships.&nbsp;
'When you do that, the best of the worst comes out of you.'
LISTEN ABOVE

Stewart Barclay: Tongariro Crossing Tour Guide and Adrift NZ Owner on Alpine Divorce

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/32ca9441-3ee6-4d61-8681-b42f005f16e1/transcript

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says he is 'absolutely not' resigning

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