What was the immediate effect of Simon Bridges' retirement?
Increasing popularity
Drop in ratings
Triggering a by-election
The National Party lost majority
Answer
The immediate consequence of Simon Bridges' retirement was the triggering of a by-election in the Tauranga electorate, which Bridges had represented since 2008. By-elections occur in New Zealand when an incumbent Member of Parliament vacates their seat before the end of their term, necessitating a special election to fill the resulting vacancy.
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