Chris Penk, who was sacked as a minister, arrived at Parliament for the first time since his dismissal on August 24, 2026, and refused to confirm or deny whether he launched a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
An accuser of Rod Drury confronted New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Napier on August 20, 2026, questioning the National Party's response to sexual harm allegations. The confrontation also touched on economic policy and Māori representation issues.