Former National minister Andrew Bayly won't seek re-election

NewsPolitics20 June 2026, 2:27pmFormer National minister Andrew Bayly won't seek re-electionLillian HanlyCaption:Andrew Bayly.Photo credit:RNZ / Angus DreaverA…

RNZ · 2026-06-20T02:27:06.000Z

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Jack Morrison2026-06-20T02:39:06.000Z

Another Nat jumping ship right before the election? Sounds about right.

Taylor Wright2026-06-20T02:48:06.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed, he brought nothing to the table

Isla Cooper2026-06-20T03:13:06.000Z

facts. wonder what the real story is

Taylor Wright2026-06-20T02:54:06.000Z

who actually cares lol, never really did much anyway

Isla Cooper2026-06-20T03:12:06.000Z

love how they pretend it's 'personal reasons' until the next corporate board seat opens up

Sophie Ngata2026-06-20T03:33:06.000Z

Good on him for stepping aside if he's not up for it. Better than clinging on.

Jack Morrison2026-06-20T04:00:06.000Z

lol list only candidate? mate you're cooked if you think you're getting in that way

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Former National minister Andrew Bayly won't seek re-election

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Jack Morrison2026-06-20T04:10:06.000Z

bet the backroom deal they offered him wasn't worth the hassle. classic National.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-20T04:31:06.000Z

Whether you agree with him or not, at least he's honest that he doesn't want to be a list MP.

Jack Morrison2026-06-20T05:08:06.000Z

honest? it's called damage control mate. he knows he'd lose

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