of Representatives
Pursuant to section 134(1) of the Electoral Act 1993,
I, Alexander Lockwood Smith, Speaker of the House of Representatives, give notice that Michael John Cullen has resigned his seat in the House of Representatives effective at 12.00 midnight on Thursday, 30 April 2009, and that the seat is vacant by reason of that resignation.
Dated at Wellington this 1st day of May 2009.
HON DR LOCKWOOD SMITH, Speaker of the House of Representatives.