‘The fuck-ups were all my own’: Simon Bridges on the toughest job in politics

Summer reissue: In May, Simon Bridges was rolled as the leader of the opposition. Two months later he opened up about his tenure, the state of politics in New Zealand and, of course, the baby yaks. First published July 31, 2020. Simon Bridges did not hide his disappointment when the National Party caucus turfed him … Read more

‘The fuck-ups were all my own’: Simon Bridges on being opposition leader

Summer reissue: Just over two months ago, Simon Bridges was rolled as the leader of the opposition. This week he opened up about his tenure, the state of politics in New Zealand and, of course, the baby yaks. First published on July 31, 2020  Independent journalism depends on you. Help us stay curious in 2021. … Read more

‘The fuck-ups were all my own’: Simon Bridges on the toughest job in politics

Just over two months ago, Simon Bridges was rolled as the leader of the opposition. This week he opened up about his tenure, the state of politics in New Zealand and, of course, the baby yaks. Simon Bridges did not hide his disappointment when the National Party caucus turfed him from the leadership. He was … Read more

The two-step plan to becoming as happy as Simon Bridges

Simon Bridges in t shirt and shorts, patting a baby yak in a paddock

Because no one is as happy as Simon Bridges with a baby yak. Video by José Barbosa. For a very long time, human beings have been striving to answer a simple, vexing question: how can I be happy? From Plato’s moral gateways to Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness, the search goes on. Some look for happiness through … Read more