Simon Bridges says he's happy to take a seat at the table with the Coalition on coronavirus.

National has hit back at much of the government's virus response - including a minimum wage increase next month.

Bridges says the Government should delay lifting the minimum wage $1.20 an hour next month.

The National leader says it's not an ideological position - but is based on the economic situation confronting the world and this country.

Simon Wilson and David Farrar joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss whether collaboration is possible, and the other big stories of the day.

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