Judith Collins speaks at National's election night HQ in central Auckland last night. Photo / Mark MitchellBy RNZThe turning point for National was replacing Simon Bridges, says the party's successful candidate for Whangaparāoa, Mark Mitchell. Video / Michael NeilsonNational's faithful began trickling into its election night party at Auckland's Royal Squadron Yacht Club in Westhaven from around 7pm. "It's looking like it's going to be a tough night for many of our MPs ... a number of my colleagues won't be coming back. Former leader Simon Bridges said it was a grim night for the party, which was on course for one of its worst results since 2002.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 17, 2020 20:28 UTC