Christmas has always been a special time for the Luxon family, but this year it will be a celebration like no other as the country’s new leader and his wife Amanda welcome their loved ones to Premier House, the Prime Minister’s official residence in Wellington.
Not only will the grand setting be a fitting reminder of Christopher’s meteoric political ascent, but so too will the extra faces around the table – with officers from the diplomatic protection service joining the family for lunch!
“The more the merrier,” says Christopher, welcoming the Weekly into his and Amanda’s Auckland home for a festive photoshoot. “That’s what Christmas is all about – bringing people together.”
And Christmas has certainly arrived at the couple’s stunning home, with a beautiful three-metre tall tree taking pride of place in the dining room. Underneath sits a pile of gifts beautifully wrapped in white and gold.
“It’s fair to say it wasn’t me who did the Christmas shopping this year,” says Christopher, 53, sitting down to chat during a rare break in his schedule. It’s been an intense period for the former Air New Zealand CEO, who was sworn in as New Zealand’s 42nd prime minister on November 27 after vigorous negotiations to form a coalition government with Act and NZ First.
With the National Party leader based in Wellington and former teacher Amanda, 55, remaining at home, the pair have become accustomed to a “ships in the night” way of life since Christopher entered politics three years ago. But they’re counting down the days till they can finally relax together with their loved ones over the Christmas and New Year break.
この記事は New Zealand Woman's Weekly の December 11, 2023 版に掲載されています。
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