30 Nov 2021

'National is back' - Chris Luxon, Nicola Willis take leadership

From Checkpoint, 6:08 pm on 30 November 2021

The National Party will be hoping to reach new heights with newly appointed leader Christopher Luxon.

The political newbie - and former Air New Zealand chief executive - was elected earlier today with Nicola Willis his deputy.

It comes after a tumultuous week for the National Party - with Judith Collins booted from the leadership after she stripped Simon Bridges of his portfolios over inappropriate comments made several years ago.

Bridges put his hat in the ring to take back the leadership but bowed on Tuesday, clearing the runway for Luxon.

Kate Gregan reports.