The National Party Annual Conference will kick off later today in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Sitting at around 34% support according to recent polls, the party came into power promising to strengthen the economy.
But with the cost of living still a huge concern to many New Zealanders, exporters were hit with news yesterday of a 15% trade tariff on goods entering the United States.
Ben Thomas, former National party press secretary and now director of public affairs firm Capital, speaks to Susie Ferguson about how Christopher Luxon can put his party's best foot forward heading into next year's election.
Christopher Luxon delivers his keynote speech at the National Party conference 4 August 2024. Photo: Tim Collins
