New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election - BBC News

Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Luxon called for an "urgent" meeting to address "‌increased speculation about [his] leadership"

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a vote of confidence before a general election due in November, saying he has the "full support" of his ruling National Party.

Luxon had called for an "urgent" meeting with his National Party caucus on Wednesday to address "‌increased speculation about [his] leadership".

"I have the full support of our caucus... Our caucus is united, and it is determined to win this election," he told reporters after the meeting which lasted more than three hours.

This was the second challenge to his leadership in four months. Support for Luxon and his party remained weak amid sluggish economic growth and a series of missteps by the leader.