Simon Bridges

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

6,270

Power

273$

Sentiment

7.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
New Zealand	2	7.00	0.12%	+10%	4,822,233	6,270	$210,000	273$
Totals	2				4,822,233	6,270	$210,000	273$

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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

New Zealand: Simon Bridges is from the Auckland Business Chamber and will participate in discussions about the city's future. 5

John Key Helen Clark Wayne Brown Simeon Brown Mike Horne Ngarimu Blair Izzy Fenwick Damon Salesa Lisa Hind Mark Thomas Simon Wilson

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Sir John Key, Helen Clark, Wayne Brown and Simeon Brown to debate the future of Auckland

New Zealand: In 2013 Simon Bridges (National) increased this to a 2% royalty on revenue and reinstated an accounting profits royalty of 10%. 7

Doug Kidd David Parker Megan Woods

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mining in NZ: Offshore profits and the challenge of fair royalties

New Zealand: Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges will take part in a panel discussion to unpack Bishop’s comments. 7

Chris Bishop Simeon Brown Fran O Sullivan

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Chris Bishop outlines plans for Auckland’s growth at Project Auckland event

New Zealand: Former MPs as well – Simon Bridges as head of the Auckland Business Chamber. 5

Andrew Bayly Chris Bishop Donald Trump Thomas Coughlan Christopher Luxon Narendra Modi Dame Therese Walsh Ross Taylor Ajaz Patel Todd Mcclay Louise Upston Mark Mitchell Andy Foster Carlos Cheung Priyanca Radhakrishnan Parmjeet Parmar Nathan Guy Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi Mike Munro Phil Goff Winston Peters Chris Seed Camilla Belich Ibrahim Omer Nicola Willis Peeni Henare Judith Collins Adam Pearse Kieran Mcanulty Tim Costley Greg O Connor Peter Boshier

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Andrew Bayly’s two-week holiday becomes three; school lunches flown in from Australia – Audrey Young