The Nats moved to the right last night, and Sir John Key should be embarrassed – Simon Bridges

Opinion byNZ Herald·7 Nov, 2026 04:09 PM4 mins to readSimon 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.‌Mark Mitchell at National Party HQ in Auckland. Photo / Dean PurcellIt’s too early to call Election 2026, and specials and the Opportunity Party may decide it. But at the end of last night, we did get a handle on the right and left blocks and each party’s performance. The right will have to have mixed feelings even if they end