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.
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 Government is the central government through which political authority is exercised in New Zealand. As in most other parliamentary democracies, the term "Government" refers chiefly to
The Beehive, Wellington, is the seat of government (i.e. headquarters of the executive branch).
Queen Elizabeth II and her New Zealand Cabinet, photographed during the Queen's 1981 tour of the country. The prime minister during that time was Robert Muldoon, on her right.
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro appoints new ministers during a public meeting of the Executive Council in Government House, Wellington, 1 February 2023.
The ministers of the Sixth National Government, with Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, 27 November 2023