Judith Collins

Judith Collins

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Judith Collins is a prominent New Zealand politician and former leader of the National Party, known for her strong stance on law and order as well as her work in various ministerial roles. During her tenure as Minister of Science and Innovation, she initiated the restructuring of New Zealand's Crown Research Institutes, which has faced criticism for its impact on the science workforce.

Born on Feb 24, 1959 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
20,588
Power
897$
Sentiment
5.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 4 5.25 0.33% +30% 4,822,233 20,588 $210,000 897$
Totals 4 4,822,233 20,588 $210,000 897$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Judith Collins announced a public inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children. 6

Tom Philips Chris Bishop
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tom Philips inquiry to be handed over today

New Zealand New Zealand: Judith Collins previously held responsibilities that are now part of Mark Mitchell's role. 5

Christopher Luxon Mark Mitchell Chris Penk Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: How Christopher Luxon quietly empowered Mark Mitchell with new national security responsibilities

New Zealand New Zealand: Collins stated that China 'changed the game' with its missile launch. 5

Winston Peters Christopher Luxon Xi Jinping Anthony Albanese Penny Wong Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: New Zealand warned by China of missile test in South Pacific, Winston Peters expresses concern

New Zealand New Zealand: Judith Collins is mentioned as the Minister of Defence who was informed about the incident involving the female soldier. 5

Rose King David Fisher Craig Sheridan Dion Bennett
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Female soldier feared she would be killed, Army grants accused colleague name suppression

New Zealand New Zealand: Recently retired senior minister Judith Collins tops that list. 6

Chris Hipkins John Key Andy Foster Paul Goldsmith Louise Upston Todd Mcclay Megan Woods David Parker Kieran Mcanulty Christopher Luxon Takuta Ferris Andrew Hoggard Ricardo Menendez March
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: MP Housing Perks: See how the number of MPs claiming all their housing allowance has skyrocketed

New Zealand New Zealand: Judith Collins was the leader of the National Party when Andrew Bayly was briefly ranked third within the party. 5

Andrew Bayly Christopher Luxon
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Former National minister Andrew Bayly to leave Parliament, says he decided not to seek list position

New Zealand New Zealand: Judith Collins was the leader of the National Party before Christopher Luxon and faced a motion of no confidence. 5

Christopher Luxon Sir John Key Nicola Willis Paul Goldsmith Chris Bishop Erica Stanford Mark Mitchell Simeon Brown
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Election 2026 analysis: Inside the day the question of Christopher Luxon’s resignation moved away from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’

New Zealand New Zealand: Judith Collins is the Minister of Defence who discussed the deployment of Defence Force aircraft. 6

Winston Peters John Weekes
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Iran war: Emirates gives update on Dubai flights to Auckland, Christchurch

New Zealand New Zealand: Judith Collins mentioned the Defence Force's capacity to transport civilians safely amid the conflict. 6

Winston Peters
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Wealthy Kiwis offer private jets to evacuate NZ citizens from Middle East amid Iran conflict, Winston Peters says

New Zealand New Zealand: Judith Collins was mentioned as a former leader of the National Party. 5

Christopher Luxon Audrey Young Clare Curran Winston Peters Sir John Key
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Luxon’s leadership is now a problem for the whole country – Matthew Hooton