Why the result of the Luxon confidence vote is a secret

Christopher Luxon survived a second confidence vote in four months after Defence Minister Chris Penk launched an unsuccessful leadership challenge.

WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Wednesday (Aug 12) he had won a confidence vote of ruling party lawmakers, after he called a meeting to address increased speculation about his leadership months away from a general election.Luxon, who also survived a confidence vote in April, has seen su

The announcement comes after an "urgent" National Party caucus meeting was held on Wednesday morning in Wellington.