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'Significant distraction': Stuart Nash resigns as NZ First candidate after 'sexist' comments

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'Significant distraction': Stuart Nash resigns as NZ First candidate after 'sexist' comments
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Stuart Nash has resigned as an NZ First candidate following backlash over sexist comments directed at a National Party MP. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed that Nash would not serve in his government regardless of the resignation.

Stuart Nash says a private message he sent became a "significant distraction", leading to his resignation as an NZ First candidate.

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