Tag: Simon Bridges
Trio sentenced in donations case
The three businessmen found guilty of charges relating to large donations made to the National Party have appeared in court to be sentenced.
Yikun Zhang...
SFO explains decision to charge in donations case
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is explaining its decision to lay criminal charges over political donations after achieving convictions against just three of the...
Ex-MP’s police interview heard in court
An interview disgraced former Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross did with police during his falling out with the National Party in 2018 has been played...
Luxon puts Bridges at 3, names him finance spokesperson
Simon Bridges is the National Party's new Finance and Infrastructure spokesperson, National Leader Christopher Luxon announced today.
The announcement was to be made together in...
Luxon named as leadership contender
East Auckland’s two National Party MPs are tight-lipped on who they believe should replace ousted former leader Judith Collins.
Collins was dumped by her party’s...
Nat MPs: Three Waters reforms remain unconvincing
While there’s a clear case for change in New Zealand's Three Waters - drinking water, waste water and storm water - sector, the Government’s...
Bridges upbeat and relaxed after rollercoaster ride
Either they kept the best for the last or then Simeon Brown is National’s favourite poster boy.
With Tauranga MP Simon Bridges especially flying up...
Elections 2020:Ross looks to set up new political party
Rogue independent Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross is looking at starting a new political party.
Tentatively given the working name Advance NZ, Ross has floated the...
Brownlee: ‘Growing angst about policies’
With elections looming next year, more influential politicians have been making the rounds familiarising people about the opposition’s policies.
Visiting last week was Gerry Brownlee,...
Ross releases texts discussing $100k donation
Jami-Lee Ross has released texts between him and National Party general manager Greg Hamilton discussing the $100,000 donation.
The Herald reported that Ross said the texts...
Four women speak out against Jami-Lee Ross
Information has emerged claiming former Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has manipulated, intimidated and bullied at least four women during his time in Parliament.
It has...
Ross hands audio recording over to the police
Embattled MP Jami-Lee Ross reported National Party leader Simon Bridges to the Police for fraudulently handling party donations.
Ross, in a two-hour long meeting with...
Explosive allegations against “corrupt” Simon Bridges
Embattled MP Jami-Lee Ross has quit as Botany's Member of Parliament during a dramatic press conference in which he defended himself against a “corrupt”...
Jami-Lee Ross accused of being National Party leaker
Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross is firmly denying accusations that he is the person who leaked National Party leader Simon Bridges’ travel expenses.
Bridges called a press conference...
MP Jami-Lee Ross stepping back from Parliament
Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has announced that he will be taking a few months away from Parliament for health reasons.
Ross, who is also the...
A brilliant stroke: reaching out to communities
It was more than a table-tennis match. It was a way of connecting with migrants who may not speak the same language.
A turnout of...
Bridges: Children should inherit a healthy economy
“What is your opinion on state homes being converted to P Labs?” one local asked Leader of Opposition Simon Bridges on his visit to...
Brown welcomes new leadership
Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga, has welcomed the selection of Simon Bridges as the new leader of the National Party.
“Simon brings a wealth of...
Transport Minister promises better bus service
Transport Minister Simon Bridges was in Pakuranga on Tuesday to talk about transport issues in east Auckland.
Bridges met Howick Local Board chair David Collings...
