Pursuant to section 134(1) of the Electoral Act 1993, I, Trevor Colin Mallard, Speaker of the House of Representatives, give notice that Simon William English has resigned his seat in the House of Representatives with effect from 13 March 2018, and that the seat is vacant by reason of that resignation.

Dated at Auckland this 14th day of March 2018.

Rt Hon TREVOR COLIN MALLARD, Speaker of the House of Representatives.