National Party leader Judith Collins gave her State of the Nation speech, calling for government to use emergency legislation to make it easier to build houses. OPINION:Judith Collins' National Party leadership is under more scrutiny, with increased talk in the media of her being replaced by brand new MP Christopher Luxon. On Thursday, the Herald's Claire Trevett wrote about the prospect of Luxon taking over the deputy leader role, with Simon Bridges returning to the top spot – see: Is a Simon Bridges / Christopher Luxon leadership ticket on the cards? The theory put forward is that while Luxon might ultimately be the leader National needs, first he needs experience. Simon Bridges (left) Tauranga MP, Judith Collins National party leader at National media stand up, War Memorial conference centre.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 10, 2021 07:30 UTC