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Christopher Luxon
NameChristopher Luxon
CaptionOfficial portrait, 2023
Office42nd Prime Minister of New Zealand
MonarchCharles III
Governor-generalCindy Kiro
Term start27 November 2023
PredecessorChris Hipkins
Office13rd Leader of the New Zealand National Party
Term start130 November 2021
Predecessor1Judith Collins
Office2Member of the New Zealand Parliament, for Botany
Term start217 October 2020
Predecessor2Jami-Lee Ross
PartyNational
SpouseAmanda
Alma materUniversity of Canterbury

Christopher Luxon. He is the 42nd Prime Minister of New Zealand, having taken office on 27 November 2023 following the 2023 New Zealand general election. A member of the National Party, he has served as the Member of the New Zealand Parliament for the Botany electorate since 2020 and became the party's leader in 2021. Prior to his political career, Luxon had a prominent international business career, most notably as the chief executive of Air New Zealand.

Early life and education

Christopher Luxon was born in Christchurch and attended Middleton Grange School. He later studied at the University of Canterbury, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration. During his university years, he was actively involved in the University of Canterbury Students' Association and served as the president of the Canterbury University Commerce Society. His early professional experience included roles with Unilever in New Zealand and Australia, which laid the foundation for his subsequent corporate career.

Business career

Luxon's business career began in earnest with Unilever, where he held various marketing and management positions across New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In 2011, he was appointed as the chief executive officer of Air New Zealand, succeeding Rob Fyfe. During his tenure, the airline received numerous accolades, including Airline of the Year awards from Air Transport World and was noted for its strong financial performance and brand reputation. He also served on the board of the New Zealand Rugby Union and was a member of the Prime Minister's Business Advisory Council under then-Prime Minister Sir John Key.

Political career

Luxon entered politics by winning the Botany electorate for the National Party in the 2020 New Zealand general election, succeeding Jami-Lee Ross. Following a leadership crisis within the party, which saw the removal of Judith Collins, Luxon was elected unopposed as the leader of the National Party on 30 November 2021. As Leader of the Opposition, he led the party's campaign against the Labour Government led by Jacinda Ardern and later Chris Hipkins.

Prime Minister of New Zealand

Following the 2023 New Zealand general election, where the National Party formed a coalition government with ACT New Zealand and New Zealand First, Christopher Luxon was sworn in as Prime Minister of New Zealand by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro on 27 November 2023. His government's early agenda has focused on economic issues, with policies addressing cost of living pressures and initiating a review of Reserve Bank of New Zealand mandates. His administration has also reaffirmed New Zealand's commitments within the ANZUS security pact and its relationships with traditional partners like Australia and the United States.

Political positions

Luxon's political philosophy is generally aligned with the centre-right tradition of the National Party, emphasizing economic growth, tax reduction, and a focus on law and order. He has advocated for reforms in the education system and the public service. On foreign policy, he has stressed the importance of the relationship with China as a trading partner while maintaining a firm stance on human rights. His government has also taken a revised approach to climate change targets, balancing economic and environmental objectives.

Personal life

Christopher Luxon is married to Amanda, and the couple have two adult children. He is a committed Christian, attending the Life Church in Auckland, and has spoken publicly about the role of his faith in his life. An avid sports fan, he supports the Crusaders rugby team and enjoys running. Luxon and his family reside in Auckland.

Category:Prime Ministers of New Zealand Category:New Zealand National Party MPs Category:Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives