6 Mar 2018

Steven Joyce retires

From The Panel, 4:13 pm on 6 March 2018

National's finance spokesman, Steven Joyce has announced he's retiring from politics. He plans to go back to commercial life. It comes after his failed bid for leader of the party. He's the first to go under Simon Bridges leadership.

We speak to former minister Peter Dunne about what this means for the party and why Mr Joyce chose now to step down.

Former finance minister Steven Joyce addresses the media after announcing he will quit politics.

Former finance minister Steven Joyce addresses the media after announcing he will quit politics. Photo: RNZ/Benedict Collins