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Street View: What do you think of Bill English stepping down?

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National leader and former Prime Minister Bill English stepped down today. We asked Rotorua people what they thought.

Tom Hayes PHOTO/ STEPHEN PARKER
Tom Hayes PHOTO/ STEPHEN PARKER

I think it's good for him, he was a good guy. But he's not the leader they need.

TOM HAYES, 89

Tihiotonga

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It's a bit sad, it's always sad when someone's career ends.

DAN MORGAN, 73

Koutu

Robin Tinker PHOTO/ STEPHEN PARKER
Robin Tinker PHOTO/ STEPHEN PARKER

Probably personally it's good for him. He's been doing it for 27 years, I'd be keen to get out.

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ROBIN TINKER, 74

Springfield

Geoff Tapsell PHOTO/ STEPHEN PARKER
Geoff Tapsell PHOTO/ STEPHEN PARKER

Something's happening, all the top people are leaving the Government.

GEOFF TAPSELL, 46

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