Politics

National Party's chief press secretary resigns

16:46 pm on 24 May 2021

National Party chief press secretary Michael Forbes has resigned to take up a senior communications role in the public service.

An empty National Party office. (File image) Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas

The former Stuff reporter joined the National Party's media team in 2019 and has worked under three leaders, including Simon Bridges, Todd Muller and now Judith Collins.

He has resigned to take up a position at the Ministry of Social Development.