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Simon Bridges

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Simon Bridges

NZ Herald·

29 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM6 mins to read

Simon Bridges is the chief executive of the Auckland Business Chamber and was the leader of the National Party from 2018 to 2020. He has also served as the Minister for Transport, Economic Development and Communications. He has also worked as a senior Crown prosecutor in the Tauranga District and High Courts.

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French police detain a protester during a demonstration in Paris in favour of purchasing power, the protection of public services, and fiscal and social justice. Photo / AFP

Could the terrible riots that have taken over French cities happen in New Zealand? I suspect most Kiwis would say no, and so would I, today at least.

But even down here in our own version of paradise, we need to stay vigilant and ensure better work and living conditions

Source: New Zealand Herald · Simon Bridges

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