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Lester Gray resigns as party president of NZ First

October 3, 2019

Lester Gray has announced on Facebook his resignation from NZ First in his role as party president.

"I am no longer a member of the Party," the statement says, asking people to direct inquiries to other members or the Party's website.

"I will always treasure the wonderful people I have met and the friendships we have started."

Mr Gray left the party on Monday.

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