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 (48 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
8,841
Power
385$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 6.00 0.17% +10% 4,822,233 8,841 $210,000 385$
Totals 1 4,822,233 8,841 $210,000 385$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Bridges is noted for his past failures as opposition leader but is suggested to be a better Prime Minister than Luxon or Hipkins. 6

Christopher Luxon Chris Hipkins Jacinda Ardern
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Luxon, Hipkins and 17 years of drift leaving living standards stagnant – Matthew Hooton

New Zealand New Zealand: Chief executive Simon Bridges says the change fills a gap. 8

Goldsmith Mitchell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government move-on orders: Police to target begging and rough sleeping

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges is referenced as a politician who did not achieve leadership despite his potential. 5

Duncan Garner Erica Stanford Kane Stanford Murray Mccully Helen Clark John Key Michael Cullen Winston Peters Bill English Jenny Shipley Jim Bolger Don Brash Stephen Joyce Jacinda Ardern Christopher Luxon Simon Power Todd Muller Simon Upton Doug Graham Amy Adams
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Duncan Garner: Exclusive, my night out on the town with Erica Stanford

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges challenged Luxon to clarify his approach during a business event. 5

Christopher Luxon Chris Hipkins Phil Goff Winston Peters Todd Mcclay Judith Collins Mark Carney Anthony Albanese Malcolm Turnbull
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Why Christopher Luxon is betting on the Indo-Pacific over Trump’s Gaza offer – Fran O’Sullivan

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges was Judith Collins' rival for the leadership of the National Party and supported her in some decisions. 5

Judith Collins Helen Clark Nicky Hager Don Brash Christopher Luxon Nicola Willis Phil Goff Cameron Slater Todd Muller
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Outrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith Collins

New Zealand New Zealand: Bridges said it was a privilege to become a trustee. 8

Natalie Bridges Philip Crump Martin Cleave Aryana Nafissi Tevita Funaki Joseph Los E
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Simon Bridges’ wife, Natalie, and lawyer Philip Crump among new community trusts appointees

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges is a politician who was parodied by Tom Sainsbury in his work. 5

Tom Sainsbury Paula Bennett Christopher Luxon Nicola Willis
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Will the real Tom Sainsbury please stand up – Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Simon Bridges has been contributing to a national debate over the length of New Zealand’s summer holidays. 7

Toss Grumley Sam Ashby Christoph Schumacher Kristy Phillips Chris Hipkins
The Guardian: See you in March? Debate in New Zealand over extremely long summer break | New Zealand

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges was one of the leaders changed by the National Party in a short time. 5

Christopher Luxon Bruce Cotterill Winston Peters Todd Mclay Nikki Kaye Chris Hipkins Bill English John Key Helen Clark Judith Collins Jack Marshall Norman Kirk Rob Muldoon David Lange Geoffrey Palmer Mike Moore Jim Bolger
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon leadership: Why National would be ‘nuts’ to roll him - Bruce Cotterill

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Bridges is referenced as the finance spokesperson who departed from his role due to Luxon's tax-cut promises. 5

Nicola Willis Matthew Hooton Christopher Luxon David Lange Sir Roger Douglas Helen Clark Sir Michael Cullen Sir Bill English Jacinda Ardern Sir John Key Jim Bolger Richardson Sir William Birch Michael Reddell Williams
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Taxpayers’ Union to target Nicola Willis with major campaign on tax and debt - Matthew Hooton