Opposition leader Simon Bridges speaks at a South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Sopheze on the Bay on Thursday. A false economy is dawning in New Zealand, after firing on all cylinders for a long time, but South Canterbury has kept ahead of the pack, opposition leader Simon Bridges says. National leader Bridges, speaking to Stuff at a South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Timaru on Thursday, was full of praise for the region. DOUG FIELD/STUFF Simon Bridges chats to Hugh Perry, right, while Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon looks on. "My perception is that South Canterbury is still very strong.

Source: Stuff February 14, 2019 03:54 UTC