Simon Bridges

[Wainuiguy]

Could be health, could be that the joy is gone, could be that working under Team Luxon is difficult, etc..

Last thing National needed was losing a M─üori (diversity in short supply these days), so they'll need to make sure they don't run with some white dude for the by-election.

I think they will go with whomever is the best suited and qualified for the position.  Skin color, sex, sexual preference or religion shouldn't even be factors.