Nothing wrong with Hekia Parata's husband's health - not why she's stepping downMONIQUE FORD / Stuff.co.nz The Education Minister fronts the media after announcing she will not contest the 2017 election. Education Minister Hekia Parata says she doesn't know why John Key suggested her husband's health may have been a factor in her resignation. MONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAX NZ Education Minister Hekia Parata speaks to media after announcing she won't stand in the next election. READ MORE:* Hekia Parata's departure not John Key's only headache* Hekia Parata not standing in next year's election - job has been 'absolutely challenging'* When does a politician hit their use-by date? "And secondly I think she's really felt [in need of] a bit more of a work-life balance, I think."

Source: Stuff October 19, 2016 19:40 UTC