Labour Celebration MP Peeni Henare has introduced he received’t search re-election to Parliament at this yr’s normal election.
“I’ve thought lengthy and onerous about this over the summer season and determined to not search the nomination for Tāmaki Makaurau once more or a spot on the Labour Celebration record,” he says.
First elected to Parliament in 2014, Henare represented Tāmaki Makaurau for practically a decade, and has served throughout a number of ministerial portfolios, together with most lately as Minister of Defence, Minister for Whānau Ora, and Minister for Tourism.
“It has been an honour to be a Labour MP and function a Minister for six years, I’m pleased with our report in Authorities and I do know the following Labour Authorities will proceed the onerous mahi,” Henare says.
“Final yr was powerful after shedding the by-election and after cautious consideration and kōrero with my whānau over the break, I’ve determined that it’s time for me to take a step again from politics.
“It’s time to deal with my household, my well-being and my future.
“I wish to thank my Labour caucus colleagues for all their help, and I’ll proceed to tautoko their work and the social gathering from outdoors Parliament.”
Henare will depart from Parliament within the coming weeks.
