Photo: ODT filesUnited Future leader Peter Dunne is quitting politics, in a shock announcement today. Mr Dunne cited recent polling for his decision to quit politics after more than three decades as an MP. The current political environment was extremely volatile and unpredictable," Mr Dunne said in a statement released on Monday afternoon. Labour leader Jacinda Ardern acknowledged Mr Dunne's long service as an MP. Mr O'Connor paid tribute to Mr Dunne, saying had been a "very, very effective local MP" who had been loyal to Ohariu.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 21, 2017 00:45 UTC