David Clark to step down: report

David Clark has held the safe Dunedin (formerly Dunedin North) seat since 2011. Photo: NZ HeraldDunedin MP David Clark has reportedly decided to step down and will retire at the next election. Newsroom is reporting that the former Health Minister will not continue as an MP after the 2023 election. The Labour MP has held the safe Dunedin (formerly Dunedin North) seat since 2011. Dr Clark quit as Health Minister in July 2020 as penance for two breaches of Covid-19 pandemic lockdown regulations, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern having earlier said she would have sacked him but for the health emergency.