Simon Bridges

Simon Bridges

politician New Zealand

Simon Bridges is a prominent New Zealand politician and former leader of the National Party, known for his articulate communication skills and leadership during challenging political times. He served as Minister of Transport and Minister of Energy and Resources before becoming the Leader of the Opposition. Bridges has been a key player in New Zealand politics, navigating party dynamics and public sentiment, and continues to influence the National Party's direction even after stepping down from leadership.

Born on Oct 12, 1977 (47 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
11,983
Power
522$
Sentiment
5.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 3 5.67 0.23% +10% 4,822,233 11,983 $210,000 522$
Totals 3 4,822,233 11,983 $210,000 522$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges welcomed the investment. 8

Wayne Brown Upston
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government aims to attract major events, announces $70m package

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges faced destabilization during his leadership in 2020. 4

Christopher Luxon Kevin Rudd Julia Gillard Tony Abbott Malcolm Turnbull Theresa May Boris Johnson Liz Truss David Lange John Key Jacinda Ardern Anthony Albanese Keir Starmer Friedrich Merz Emmanuel Macron Don Brash Bill English Todd Muller Matthew Hooton Chris Bishop Erica Stanford Nicola Willis Simeon Brown Mark Mitchell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon leadership speculation: Why rolling a PM is so rare - Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges is mentioned as a potential leader who could have taken over after Judith Collins' fall. 5

Christopher Luxon Judith Collins Chris Hipkins Dame Jacinda Ardern Todd Muller Sir Bill English David Cunliffe David Shearer Dame Jenny Shipley Jim Bolger Winston Peters David Seymour Neil Quigley Murray Mccully Simeon Brown Erica Stanford Chris Bishop Gerry Brownlee Steven Joyce
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon faces leadership crisis as National MPs lose confidence – Matthew Hooton

New Zealand New Zealand: Bridges is head of the Auckland Business Chamber and is acutely aware of how bad things are looking for many retailers and hospitality businesses in the city. 5

Liam Dann
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Simon Bridges is right, Auckland’s economic blues require special attention – Liam Dann

New Zealand New Zealand: Bridges is leading the charge against the gentailers and has signed an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for market reform. 7

Christopher Luxon Shane Te Pou Shane Jones Scott Willis Bridget Abernethy Dr Richard Meade
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Why our biggest power companies should be broken up (and why they shouldn’t) - Power to the People, part 4

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges is mentioned as the Auckland Business Chamber CEO. 7

Christine Rankin
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: 40th anniversary of Rainbow Warrior and lizards on the Herald Now Panel

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges, the then National leader, refused to consent to the creation of a costings unit. 4

Nicola Willis David Seymour Metiria Turei Grant Robertson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Nine-year battle for fiscal hole unit ends as Act and NZ First block Nicola Willis’ proposal

New Zealand New Zealand: Former National leader Simon Bridges quizzed on facial hair on Herald NOW panel. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Former National leader Simon Bridges quizzed on facial hair on Herald NOW panel

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges was told to stop talking while Upper Hutt Posse accepted their award. 5

Oliver Chris Caddick Sarah Owen Damian Vaughan Lorde Johnny Devlin Max Cryer Peter Sinclair Prince Tui Teka Dave Dobbyn Scribe Ben Lummis Stan Walker Hayley Sproull Taika Waititi Neil Finn Mick Fleetwood Jacinda Ardern Hori Shaw Kimbra Teeks
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Aotearoa Music Awards: Celebrating 60 years of Kiwi music excellence, why they remain vital

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges was the Transport Minister who supported the funding commitment for the City Rail Link. 7

John Key Len Brown Bill English
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Getting the City Rail Link approved may be John Key’s lasting Auckland legacy – Editorial