Christopher Luxon has consolidated his position as New Zealand Prime Minister following his decisive win in an August 12 caucus confidence vote that ended a second leadership challenge in four months. The National Party caucus backed him after he sacked challenger Chris Penk from Cabinet, with no further moves against the leader reported in the subsequent two weeks. Luxon has since refocused on legislative priorities including a rates cap and restrictions on social media for minors while the coalition advances its pre-election agenda. Although Luxon’s personal ratings remain low and National polls in the high 20s to low 30s, the party’s internal unity and the proximity of the November 7 election reduce the immediate risk of another internal contest before the end of September.