Pursuant to section 134(1) of the Electoral Act 1993, I, Trevor Colin Mallard, Speaker of the House of Representatives, give notice that Steven Leonard Joyce has resigned his seat in the House of Representatives with effect from 2 April 2018, and that the seat is vacant by reason of that resignation.

Dated at Wainuiomata this 3rd day of April 2018.

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