Gareth Hughes had been a leading member of the Greens caucus for a decade. Photo: Twitter @GarethMPLong-serving Green Party MP Gareth Hughes is retiring from national politics. "I've loved the opportunity to serve as a Green MP for a decade but I've decided to retire at the next election to spend more time with my kids," Hughes said on Twitter. Greens co-leader James Shaw wished Hughes all the bestHughes had been a leading member of the Greens caucus for a decade, Shaw said. Gareth, I wish you all the very best," Shaw said on Twitter.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 16, 2019 19:52 UTC