Election 2026: Christopher Luxon’s surprise McDonald’s mission and a positive ‘toot to finger’ ratio

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National leader Christopher Luxon needed a pitstop between campaign events and had a chat with the staff. Photo / Adam Pearse

The election campaign is well and truly underway with all the usual hallmarks of sign-waving, handshakes and more selfies than you can count. The Herald joined Christopher Luxon as he embarked on an afternoon of campaigning in Auckland.

If you’re driving towards popular intersections in town centres and hear “How Many Taxes” ringing through the air, be warned; you’re headed towards a group of National volunteers.