The New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Todd Muller has today accepted Hamish Walker’s decision to withdraw his candidacy for the seat of Southland and not stand at the upcoming election.
“Rachel Bird, the National Party’s Southern Regional Chair, has received a letter from Hamish confirming he will withdraw as the National Party candidate for Southland.
“There was a clear breach of trust, which goes against the values National holds as a party.
“The National Party Board will still meet today to discuss the selection of a new candidate.”
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