Christopher Luxon stands by MMP referendum next term, Chris Bishop calls earlier comments ‘musings’

Home / New Zealand / PoliticsAdam Pearse, Jamie Ensor, Zeb Tupa'iNZ Herald·6 Aug, 2026 09:54 AM5 mins to read‌Speaking on Newstalk ZB this morning, Luxon made the statement in response to a listener's text asking whether the PM would address the power held by minor parties in government.National Party leader Christopher Luxon is standing by earlier comments advocating for a referendum on the MMP voting system next term. However, in remarks at an Auckland public meeting, Luxon did not describe the referendum as formal policy and acknowledged his “priority” is to “deliver economic growth”. It AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.