Biography
Simon was selected as National’s candidate for Tauranga in June 2008. Until then he was a Senior Crown Prosecutor in the District and High Courts of New Zealand.
He had been a prosecutor in Tauranga since 2001, working largely on jury trials. He moved to Tauranga from a role as litigation lawyer at a major legal firm. He has worked as a volunteer in local organisations and on neighbourhood projects. He enjoys being active in the community and the great lifestyle that Tauranga has to offer.
Simon was educated at the University of Auckland, completing a B.A (Political Science and History) and a LLB (Hons). He received the Senior Law Prize. He later completed a Bachelor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. He also went to the London School of Economics and worked as an intern at the British House of Commons, after receiving the Chevening - Hansard Society Fellowship.
Simon is married to Natalie and lives in Mount Maunganui. His interests include running, reading and being with his family.
He was elected with a majority of 11,742 votes.
Email: simon.bridges@national.org.nzWebsite: www.simonbridges.co.nzPhone: (04)817 8226 (Parliament)
Phone: (07)5799016 (Electorate)