National Party MP Gerry Brownlee has conceded. The deputy leader of the National Party thanked his family for their support during his political career. Labour's Sarah Pallett, a midwifery lecturer, rushed ahead early in the raceShe's more than 2100 votes ahead after more than two thirds of the votes (70.3 per cent) have been counted. A humbled Brownlee told One News he had "no regrets". Afterwards, former National deputy leader Nikki Kaye paid tribute to Brownlee and his body of work.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 17, 2020 09:00 UTC