Christopher Luxon releases summer playlist mixing Kiwi classics and Gen Z hits

The Prime Minister has shared his summer 2026 playlist. Photo / Christopher Luxon

Christopher Luxon has given Kiwis a peek into his recent listening, dropping his summer playlist just in time for this weekend’s warm weather.

The Prime Minister took to X today to share the 27 tracks that have been on his heavy rotation, asking his followers to share their own summer suggestions.

“No matter where you are in NZ today, BBQing, at the beach, or just in the backyard, I’m sure you’re listening to some great music in the background.”

Ranging from Kiwi classics to TikTok viral trends, the playlist showcases Luxon’s eclectic taste, spanning the genres of country, soul and pop.

No matter where you are in NZ today, BBQing, at the beach, or just in the backyard, I’m sure you’re listening to some great music in the background.

Here’s my summer playlist that’s been on repeat. Let me know what other songs you think should be in there!

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— Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) January 9, 2026

Gen Z favourites like Nice to Each Other by Olivia Dean and 12 to 12 by Sombr made the list, rounded out by oldies from Billy Joel and Otis Redding.

The full playlist is here:

1. Sally, When The Wine Runs Out, Role Model
2. Give & take, Jervis Campbell
3. Real Love Baby, Father John Misty
4. All My Love, Noah Kahan
5. Look At That Woman, Role Model
6. Good Memories, Cochren & Co.
7. Hold On Let’s Go, Jimbo Stokes
8. Nice To Each Other, Olivia Dean
9. Smooth Sailin’, Leon Bridges
10. Rein Me In (with Olivia Dean), Sam Fender & Olivia Dean
11. Stretch Of The Highway, James Taylor
12. Follow The Money (feat. James Taylor), Buddy Guy & James Taylor
13. Don’t Forget Your Roots, Six60
14. Forever After All, Luke Combs
15. You Should Probably Leave, Chris Stapleton
16. Greatest Love Story, Lanco
17. Days Like This, Late Night Thoughts
18. Home, Kaylee Bell
19. Wagon Wheel, Darius Rucker
20. Slice of Heaven, Dave Dobbyn & Herbs
21. Vienna, Billy Joel
22. For What It’s Worth, Buffalo Springfield
23. (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding
24. Ophelia, The Lumineers
25. People Need People, Good Neighbours
26. 12 to 12, Sombr
27. I Ain’t Worried, OneRepublic

Luxon has proudly shared his listening habits online in the past, with several tracks having previously appeared on his 2024 Spotify Wrapped.

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Last month, the Prime Minister shared his latest musical year in review, boasting a listening age of just 27.

His top song of 2025 was Zach Bryan’s Nine Ball, followed by Think I’m In Love with You by Chris Stapleton and Finer Thing by Post Malone.