In the mix right now: Christopher Luxon, Simon Bridges, Mark Mitchell, Chris Bishop, and Shane Reti. He helped Judith Collins commit the murder-suicide on Simon Bridges on Wednesday night so he’s too tainted. I suspect this is more of a strategy to get a promotion within the party than an actual leadership bid. He's not a perfect option – none of them are – but he’s the best option. Well, it feels more likely under Team Luxon than under Team Collins.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 26, 2021 20:20 UTC