Kate Wilkinson is quitting politics
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Save Former Cabinet Minister Kate Wilkinson. Photo / Ross Setford
Former Cabinet Minister Kate Wilkinson is quitting politics.
The three-term Waimakariri MP will not seek re-election next year, Newstalk ZB reported.
She said it was a privilege to have served her constituents over the past eight years, especially following the Canterbury earthquakes.
Ms Wilkinson said it is now time to
consider fresh challenges and opportunities.
She first stood for the seat in 2005 and served as Labour Minister until resigning last year in the wake of the Pike River Royal Commission report.
