Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister of New Zealand since 2023
Christopher Mark Luxon[1] (born 19 July 1970) is a New Zealand politician and businessman. He is the Prime Minister of New Zealand since 27 November 2023. He is the leader of the New Zealand National Party since 2021. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Botany electorate since 2020. He was the chief executive officer of Air New Zealand[2][3] from 2012 to 2019.
Christopher Luxon | |
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![]() Luxon in 2022 | |
42nd Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
Assumed office 27 November 2023 | |
Monarch | Charles III |
Deputy | Winston Peters |
Governor-General | Cindy Kiro |
Preceded by | Chris Hipkins |
40th Leader of the Opposition | |
In office 30 November 2021 – 27 November 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Jacinda Ardern Chris Hipkins |
Deputy | Nicola Willis |
Preceded by | Judith Collins |
Succeeded by | Chris Hipkins |
15th Leader of the National Party | |
Assumed office 30 November 2021 | |
Deputy | Nicola Willis |
Preceded by | Judith Collins |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Botany | |
Assumed office 17 October 2020 | |
Preceded by | Jami-Lee Ross |
Majority | 3,999 |
Personal details | |
Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | 19 July 1970
Political party | National |
Spouse(s) | Amanda Luxon |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Canterbury (BCom; MCom) |
Known for | Former CEO of Air New Zealand |
Website | Official website |
References
change- ↑ "Who is the new National Party leader Christopher Luxon?". Newshub. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ↑ "Christopher Luxon". Bloomberg News. Archived from the original on 10 November 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ↑ Block, George (4 November 2019). "National chooses former Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon as Botany MP candidate". Stuff. Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
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