Father’s Day in the Luxon household is usually a celebratory affair, with brunch, homemade cards and phone calls to the grandparents. This year, however, the day will look a little different, with National Party leader and dad-of-two Christopher Luxon taking to the stage to launch the party’s official election campaign, kickstarting what will be some of the biggest weeks of his life.
With the pressure mounting, the 53-year-old would be forgiven for feeling a little stressed. Yet when Woman’s Day arrives at his doorstep on a Saturday afternoon, he’s a picture of calm as he welcomes us into the immaculate Auckland home he shares with his wife Amanda, 54, and son William, 24. Their younger daughter Olivia, 21, lives in Melbourne, but she’s delighted to join the family photoshoot during a quick visit home.
“Yes, it is a busy time,
