NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell will be leaving Parliament after the upcoming election.
Mr Mitchell first came into Parliament in 2014 and has been a list MP based in Tauranga.
"After serious consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided to pursue other passions in my life and spend a lot more time with my family," Mr Mitchell said.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed working with colleagues from across the House and especially my caucus whom many have become life-long friends."
Mr Mitchell said he told NZ First leader Winston Peters mid-2019 of his intention to leave.
The head of security that night says Mr Mitchell was causing trouble, Mr Mitchell denies this. (Source: Other)
In October last year, Mr Mitchell was accused by security of a Tauranga bar of acting "aggressive" and was forced to leave the bar. Mr Mitchell denied the claims, saying there was "a bit of a kerfuffle and I would say a huge overreaction on behalf of security".
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