# Christopher Luxon

_Prime Minister of New Zealand since 2023_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Christopher Mark Luxon is a New Zealand politician and businessman who has served as the 42nd prime minister of New Zealand since 2023. A member of the National Party, he has been the member of Parliament (MP) for Botany since 2020 and previously served as leader of the Opposition from 2021 to 2023. Prior to entering politics, he was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Air New Zealand from 2013 to 2019.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 19 July 1970 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74370310#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Christchurch ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74370310#P19))
- **Citizenship:** New Zealand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74370310#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; chief executive officer; political candidate ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74370310#P106))
- **Political party:** New Zealand National Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74370310#P102))
- **Education:** University of Canterbury; Howick College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74370310#P69))
- **Spouse:** Amanda Luxon ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74370310#P26))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of New Zealand (since 27 November 2023 · BS 11 Mangsir 2080 onwards); Member of the New Zealand Parliament (since 17 October 2020); chief executive officer (2012–2019) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74370310#P39))

## Questions

**When was Christopher Luxon born?**  
Christopher Luxon was born on 19 July 1970 in Christchurch.

**What positions has Christopher Luxon held?**  
Positions held by Christopher Luxon include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (since 27 November 2023); Member of the New Zealand Parliament (since 17 October 2020); chief executive officer (2012–2019).

**Where did Christopher Luxon study?**  
Christopher Luxon was educated at University of Canterbury, Howick College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Christopher Luxon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Luxon) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q74370310](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74370310) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Christopher Luxon 2025 (mid cropped).jpg by The Office of the Governor-General of New Zealand (CC0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christopher_Luxon_2025_(mid_cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Christopher Luxon, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Christopher Luxon 2025 (mid cropped).jpg — The Office of the Governor-General of New Zealand, CC0.

## Cite this page

"Christopher Luxon". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/christopher-luxon. Retrieved 14 November 2026.