Simon Bridges frontrunner for New Zealand Transport Agency chair

Simon Bridges frontrunner for New Zealand Transport Agency chair
Simon Bridges was previously transport minister from 2014-2017. (Image: Getty)
Dileepa Fonseka
Former National party leader Simon Bridges looks set to be selected as chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency.BusinessDesk understands the appointment process has progressed to its final stages and Bridges is the preferred candidate.Bridges did not respond to requests for comment on the issue. In a statement, transport minister Simeon Brown said no decision had yet been made on new appointments to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) board. “As is common practice, any new appointments will be publicised once they have...

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