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Luxon Calls Electoral Referendum, Party Says No Policy Commitment

8/7/2026

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National Party leader Christopher Luxon announced a referendum on New Zealand’s electoral system.
Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith said the referendum is “of course” party policy.
Campaign chairman Simeon Brown and MPs Mark Mitchell and Chris Bishop said Luxon’s remarks are not a party-policy commitment.
The National Party says it will not campaign on electoral-system issues or extend parliamentary terms this election.

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National Party leader Christopher Luxon announced a referendum on New Zealand’s electoral system.
Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith said the referendum is “of course” party policy.
Campaign chairman Simeon Brown and MPs Mark Mitchell and Chris Bishop said Luxon’s remarks are not a party-policy commitment.
The National Party says it will not campaign on electoral-system issues or extend parliamentary terms this election.