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Luxon Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Shifting Political Landscape

4/7/2026

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Prime Minister Chris Luxon reshuffled the National Cabinet on April 6, 2026 due to retirements.
Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds received promotions.
Chris Bishop lost the Leader of the House role but became Attorney-General.
Seat projections show Labour 42, National 37, NZ First 17, Act 11, Greens 10, Te Pati Maori 3.
In preferred PM rankings, Luxon has 20.5% and Labour's Hipkins 21.7%, with a 3.1% margin.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Chris Luxon reshuffled the National Cabinet on April 6, 2026 due to retirements.
Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds received promotions.
Chris Bishop lost the Leader of the House role but became Attorney-General.
Seat projections show Labour 42, National 37, NZ First 17, Act 11, Greens 10, Te Pati Maori 3.
In preferred PM rankings, Luxon has 20.5% and Labour's Hipkins 21.7%, with a 3.1% margin.