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Simon Bridges elected National Party leader

After a five-candidate race, a victor has emerged. Watch Grant Walker's interview with NBR's political editor Brent Edwards.

Brent Edwards
Tue, 27 Feb 2018

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is the new leader of the opposition following a closely fought battle inside the National Party.

Mr Bridges, at 41, is the youngest of the five candidates that contested to replace Bill English.

Paula Bennett has been reconfirmed as deputy.

The new National leader

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Brent Edwards
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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