Former National Party leader Todd Muller is standing down at the next election.
He is taking five weeks pre-approved medical leave to care for his wife who is undergoing a significant medical procedure and will return to Parliament after the winter recess.
National Party's Todd Muller and Nikki Kaye.
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"This has been a difficult decision because being a MP has been a huge privilege, but it does come with a cost," Muller said.
"I have decided to prioritise my health and family and move onto the next chapter of my life."
Muller has been an MP for nine years for the Bay of Plenty.