Simon Bridges is running again to be National’s leader, 1News understands.
Bridges took over the leadership in 2018 after former Prime Minister Bill English stood down as Opposition leader.
Bridges was then rolled by Todd Muller last year.
Shane Reti will hold the party's reins for now until a new permanent leader is voted in by MPs next week. (Source: 1News)
It comes after a tumultuous few days, where Judith Collins was voted out as leader by her MPs, after releasing a late night statement demoting Bridges.
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The vote by National’s caucus will be held on Tuesday. Shane Reti is the interim leader.
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