1 Feb 2022

National Party MPs try to find unity at caucus retreat

From Morning Report, 7:48 am on 1 February 2022

In the picturesque lakeside town of Queenstown, National MPs are trying to find their inner peace and caucus unity - and a way to beat Labour at the next election.

They've gathered for a two day retreat under the new leadership of Chris Luxon, who's promising a kinder, more caring face for the right leaning party - but first has bridges to build within his own caucus.

It's been a tumultuous few years for National but Luxon's laying out new expectations of sharper performance and better behaviour.

This report from political editor Jane Patterson.