Christopher Luxon was elected leader of New Zealand’s opposition National Party on Tuesday, with Nicola Willis as the deputy leader.

Luxon has been voted the new leader of the opposition, succeeding Judith Collins.

“Now, more than ever, New Zealand needs the National Party to offer them hope, ambition and drive to meet the challenges of the coming decade,” said Luxon, former Air New Zealand chief executive.

“We are the new National Party that New Zealand needs,” he said, adding he is experienced in problem-solving which helps him enter politics.