30 Nov 2021

National's leadership vote : Luxon vs Bridges

From Afternoons, 1:20 pm on 30 November 2021

The National Party will today annoint a new leader.

It's understood that the race comes down to Simon Bridges, a previous leader of the party, and relative newcomer - and former chief executive - Christopher Luxon.

Senior writer for the NZ Herald, Simon Wilson, has coined it the 'Battle of the Blokes' and speaks to Jesse ahead of the 3pm vote.

National MPs Simon Bridges and Chris Luxon.

National MPs Simon Bridges and Chris Luxon. Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas