Transport Minister Simon Bridges has declared his bid for Deputy Prime Minister.
He has also endorsed Bill English for Prime Minister.
At a press conference this afternoon, Bridges said English would continue the stability of the John Key-led National Government.
He said that as Deputy Prime Minister, he would provide the "change and rejuvenation part of the equation".
Bridges said he was confident English would win the leadership race and he had not yet considered being part of another ticket.