Simon Bridges
David Hargreaves suggests that if we want to get something positive out of this week's National Party meltdown, we should urgently consider changes to the way our political parties are funded
18th Oct 18, 10:59am
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David Hargreaves suggests that if we want to get something positive out of this week's National Party meltdown, we should urgently consider changes to the way our political parties are funded
War of words between Bridges and Ross escalates as Ross releases secret phone recording; Bridges forced to detail dealings with Chinese donor; Ross' 'corruption' claims remain unsubstantiated
17th Oct 18, 4:01pm
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War of words between Bridges and Ross escalates as Ross releases secret phone recording; Bridges forced to detail dealings with Chinese donor; Ross' 'corruption' claims remain unsubstantiated
National MP Jami-Lee Ross quits party before Simon Bridges announces he's been expelled; Bridges welcomes police investigation into Ross' claims he's broken donation disclosure rules
16th Oct 18, 11:44am
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National MP Jami-Lee Ross quits party before Simon Bridges announces he's been expelled; Bridges welcomes police investigation into Ross' claims he's broken donation disclosure rules
PwC report names Jami-Lee Ross the leaker of Simon Bridges' travel expenses; Bridges says the leak and Ross' conduct form a 'pattern'; Ross claims he's been framed
15th Oct 18, 1:27pm
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PwC report names Jami-Lee Ross the leaker of Simon Bridges' travel expenses; Bridges says the leak and Ross' conduct form a 'pattern'; Ross claims he's been framed
PM responds to outcry over high petrol prices by rushing through law change requiring petrol companies to come clean to the ComCom
8th Oct 18, 4:36pm
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PM responds to outcry over high petrol prices by rushing through law change requiring petrol companies to come clean to the ComCom
National Leader Simon Bridges dispels speculation that MP Jami-Lee Ross going on medical leave is related to the party's leaker investigation
2nd Oct 18, 3:01pm
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National Leader Simon Bridges dispels speculation that MP Jami-Lee Ross going on medical leave is related to the party's leaker investigation
Chairman Michael Cullen says the Tax Working Group will be as detailed as possible to combat political attacks through 'mischief by misrepresentation'
24th Sep 18, 2:22pm
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Chairman Michael Cullen says the Tax Working Group will be as detailed as possible to combat political attacks through 'mischief by misrepresentation'
Political reporter Jason Walls has always kept an unofficial list of his favourite political moments/events in the back of his head and has now laid them out for all to see
31st Aug 18, 10:00am
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Political reporter Jason Walls has always kept an unofficial list of his favourite political moments/events in the back of his head and has now laid them out for all to see
David Hargreaves says the Government may need a real business-friendly symbolic gesture to stop the country heading into a self-induced downturn
30th Aug 18, 3:50pm
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David Hargreaves says the Government may need a real business-friendly symbolic gesture to stop the country heading into a self-induced downturn
ANZ’s Business Confidence Survey has registered yet another drop, with now 50% of all businesses surveyed expecting a deterioration in business conditions, dollar falls
30th Aug 18, 1:38pm
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ANZ’s Business Confidence Survey has registered yet another drop, with now 50% of all businesses surveyed expecting a deterioration in business conditions, dollar falls
Why Westpac CEO David McLean is right in urging the business community to get over the election result and get on with business
29th Aug 18, 7:50am
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Why Westpac CEO David McLean is right in urging the business community to get over the election result and get on with business
Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard calls off inquiry into the source of the leak of National Party travel and accommodation expenses that was to be done by Michael Heron QC
24th Aug 18, 10:34am
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Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard calls off inquiry into the source of the leak of National Party travel and accommodation expenses that was to be done by Michael Heron QC
Peter Dunne says as National becomes more removed from the day-to-day reality of Government it has to address, define and promote its agenda and brand in order to be in serious contention at the next election
23rd Aug 18, 8:12am
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Peter Dunne says as National becomes more removed from the day-to-day reality of Government it has to address, define and promote its agenda and brand in order to be in serious contention at the next election
Opposition Leader Simon Bridges says National will have a ‘significant’ RMA bill ready some time in 2019 that will deal with the issue of land supply
16th Aug 18, 12:24pm
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Opposition Leader Simon Bridges says National will have a ‘significant’ RMA bill ready some time in 2019 that will deal with the issue of land supply
The Leader of the Opposition and the Speaker of the House have agreed an investigation into the leaking of Simon Bridges travel expenses is warranted
16th Aug 18, 10:08am
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The Leader of the Opposition and the Speaker of the House have agreed an investigation into the leaking of Simon Bridges travel expenses is warranted
Opposition Leader Simon Bridges says it's important for all MPs and staff in Parliament that an official, taxpayer funded investigation into who leaked his travel expenses is undertaken
14th Aug 18, 4:54pm
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Opposition Leader Simon Bridges says it's important for all MPs and staff in Parliament that an official, taxpayer funded investigation into who leaked his travel expenses is undertaken
Simon Bridges on how he would take up John Key's challenge to identify new economic drivers to replace strong migration and house price growth if he was in government
14th Aug 18, 5:00am
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Simon Bridges on how he would take up John Key's challenge to identify new economic drivers to replace strong migration and house price growth if he was in government
The Prime Minister has again defended her Government in light of recent poor business confidence surveys, imploring firms to look at the ‘real economic indicators’
6th Aug 18, 6:05pm
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The Prime Minister has again defended her Government in light of recent poor business confidence surveys, imploring firms to look at the ‘real economic indicators’
National says the blame for yet another drop in business confidence figures can be placed squarely at the feet of the Government – but the Finance Minister appears undeterred
31st Jul 18, 2:53pm
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National says the blame for yet another drop in business confidence figures can be placed squarely at the feet of the Government – but the Finance Minister appears undeterred
An MBIE report shows the projected infrastructure investment pipeline is lacking, and critics are pointing the finger at the Government
31st Jul 18, 1:03pm
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An MBIE report shows the projected infrastructure investment pipeline is lacking, and critics are pointing the finger at the Government
National leader Simon Bridges focuses on education, crime and beneficiaries in annual conference speech
29th Jul 18, 1:10pm
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National leader Simon Bridges focuses on education, crime and beneficiaries in annual conference speech
With no new policies to fall back on, National has become trapped in an endless cycle of just opposing anything the Government says. Jason Walls asks, is it time for a circuit breaker?
28th Jul 18, 9:10am
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With no new policies to fall back on, National has become trapped in an endless cycle of just opposing anything the Government says. Jason Walls asks, is it time for a circuit breaker?
National Party leader Simon Bridges has led more than 70 town-hall style meetings since May in a bid to let people know ‘what kind of bloke’ he is
23rd Jul 18, 6:28am
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National Party leader Simon Bridges has led more than 70 town-hall style meetings since May in a bid to let people know ‘what kind of bloke’ he is
Opposition Leader Simon Bridges is calling the Government out for its plans to increase debt by $17 billion but Jason Walls says the National leader is comparing apples with oranges
9th Jul 18, 1:28pm
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Opposition Leader Simon Bridges is calling the Government out for its plans to increase debt by $17 billion but Jason Walls says the National leader is comparing apples with oranges
NZIER business confidence numbers show firms' optimism at its lowest level in seven years
3rd Jul 18, 12:00pm
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NZIER business confidence numbers show firms' optimism at its lowest level in seven years