The prime minister of New Zealand is the head of government of New Zealand. The incumbent prime minister, Christopher Luxon, leader of the New Zealand National Party, took office on 27 November 2023.
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Christopher Luxon reads the oath of allegiance, 27 November 2023
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (foreground, left of centre) chairs his first meeting of Cabinet, November 2023
Premier House in Wellington is the prime minister's residence.
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The New Zealand National Party, often shortened to National, or the Nats, is a centre-right political party in New Zealand that is the current senior governing party. It is one of two major parties th
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…of New Zealand (Māori: Te pirimia o Aotearoa) is the head of government of New Zealand. The incumbent prime minister, Christopher Luxon, leader of the New Zealand National Party, took office on 27 November 2023. The prime minister (informally abbreviated to PM) ranks as the most senior government minister. They are responsible…
Adam Hamilton was the first leader of the National Party.
Sir Keith Holyoake, Prime Minister, 1957 and 1960–1972
Sir Robert Muldoon, Prime Minister, 1975–1984
Dame Jenny Shipley, Prime Minister, 1997–1999