Simon Bridges
Bryce Edwards: Judith Collins 'the big rival to watch'
Political scientist Bryce Edwards says the One News-Colmar Brunton poll shows Judith Collins is the "definite replacement" if Simon Bridges is no longer National's leader. Audio
Simon Bridges tight-lipped on Collins' leadership discussion
Relations between China and New Zealand are under strain and National claims the government has mismanaged the relationship. But the Prime Minister has accused National of playing politics with… Audio
Govt questioned on housing, tax, economy as Parliament returns
The barbecues and jandals are out, and suits and long hours sitting in the debating chamber are in, for MPs who returned to Parliament for the first sitting block of the year yesterday. First order of… Audio
Labour above National in latest poll - political analysis
Labour has leapfrogged the National Party in the latest political poll. For the first time in more than a decade The Newshub Reid Research poll last night had Labour ahead on 47.5 percent. National… Audio
Govt policies may have 'recessionary effect' on confidence - Bridges
Investor confidence has fallen to a two year low in the latest quarterly survey from the ASB bank. Opposition leader Simon Bridges says there's no doubt there are storm clouds in the international… Audio
Simon Bridges, National Party Leader
This year National Party leader Simon Bridges has been at Waitangi for events leading up to February 6th. He took part in the powhiri for Parliamentarians for at the Upper Marae on February 5th before… Audio
Govt 'throwing money' for Māori land-ownership - Bridges
National says the government should be wary of its Provincial Growth Fund being "the banker of last resort for Māori land owners". The government announced on Sunday that it would provide access to… Audio
Economist Bernard Hickey: what to make of all the tax talk
Throughout the week tax has been hitting the headlines with National saying their new plan would give the average worker an extra $430 a year. Economist Bernard Hickey looks at the numbers. Audio
Proposed new green party 'a valuable addition' - Bridges
Talks are quietly afoot to set up a new political party, which would focus on the environment but not be wedded to the political left. The former Green Party leadership contender and wannabe National… Audio
Planning rules need overhaul to help housing - Bridges
Simon Bridges says the failure of successive governments to overhaul planning rules has put homes beyond the means of most people. The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability released… Audio
"What did Meghan get Harry, William and Charles for Christmas?"
National party leader SImon Bridges shares his favourite Christmas cracker joke. Audio
Season's greetings from Simon Bridges, National Party
Season's greetings from the leader of the National Party, Simon Bridges. Audio
When Parliamentary questions become Christmas gifts
Sometimes choosing a general question for that all-important primary gives the asker an advantage, sometimes it turns out to be a disadvantage. Sometimes it might just be an unintended Christmas gift.
…When Parliamentary questions become Christmas gifts
Sometimes choosing a general question for that all-important primary gives the asker an advantage, sometimes it turns out to be a disadvantage. Sometimes it might just be an unintended Christmas gift.
… AudioSimon Bridges talks UN climate change conference
The deal reached at the United Nations climate-change conference in Poland has been criticised for not being ambitious enough. Nearly 200 countries have agreed on a set of rules to implement the Paris… Audio
What you can - or can't - say about the Speaker
Opinion - Say what you want about an MP - if you think you can rely on their political sense and what they think the public will tolerate, writes Andrew Geddis Audio
Bridges: We already have 'good, if not excellent' immigration policy
The National Party says the government should not support a United Nations migration pact due to be signed in Morocco this week. Video
UN migration pact limits NZ powers - Simon Bridges
The National Party says the government should not support a United Nations migration pact due to be signed in Morocco this week. UN member states are meeting in Marrakech over the next two days to… Audio
Leaker claims to be a National MP
A texter who leaked details of National Party's internal polling last week has sent another text to RNZ, claiming they are a National MP and offering details of what happened in yesterday's caucus… Audio
Simon Bridges ejected from House, MPs follow
National MPs walked out of the House this afternoon after party leader Simon Bridges was ejected by the Speaker. But Mr Bridges remains defiant, saying he called out Speaker Trevor Mallard for openly… Audio