The National MP, and former deputy prime minister, Paula Bennett, has announced her immediate retirement from politics.
Paula Bennett has announced she will not be standing at the upcoming election. Photo: RNZ/Dan Cook
She has been in Parliament since 2005, and held a range of Ministerial portfolios before National was forced into opposition at the last election.
Ms Bennett was ousted as the party's deputy leader last month.
She spoke to Māni Dunlop about the decision.
