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Simon Bridges

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Simon Bridges is MP for Tauranga and a former leader of the National Party.

The scene at the Capitol, incited by the president, last week. Photo: Samuel Corum/Getty Images

Simon Bridges: As Trump’s mob storms the Capitol, here’s the book which tells us how we got here

A Time to Build goes a long way to explaining what has happened there, and in New Zealand, too.

By Simon Bridges | 13th January, 2021

Chester Borrows and Simon Bridges.

Simon Bridges: A response to my old mate, Chester Borrows, on crime and justice

The National Party leader responds to criticisms of his rhetoric by a former caucus colleague.

By Simon Bridges | 26th November, 2019

Simon Bridges: Why we decided to support the Child Poverty Reduction Bill

Simon Bridges: Why we decided to support the Child Poverty Reduction Bill

Simon Bridges explains why they've chosen to work with the government on this legislation.

By Simon Bridges | 8th October, 2018

A human who is not Simon Bridges puts some weed in a test tube

Simon Bridges: Our medicinal cannabis bill is no stunt, but it is miles better

National's leader justifies the decision to put forward a rival bill on medicinal marijuana

By Simon Bridges | 27th July, 2018