I have loved it: Hekia Parata on her 5½ years as education ministerKEVIN STENT/Fairfax NZ "I wouldn't be leaving if I didn't feel satisfied I have done all I can do in the time that's been available to me," Hekia Parata says. Hekia Parata thinks legacy is a "very kind of poncy term". KEVIN STENT/ FAIRFAX NZ Education Minister Hekia Parata in her ministerial office on Wednesday. READ MORE:* Education Minister Hekia Parata is quitting politics but she's far from done* Hekia Parata leaving politics* When does a politician hit their use-by date? She began her role as education minister in 2011, under John Key's leadership.

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