The Clutha-Southland electorate has moved from the Todd Barclay incident and has faith in the National Party, newly elected MP Hamish Walker says.
Hamish Walker retained the Clutha-Southland seat for National. Photo: Supplied / National Party
Mr Barclay resigned MP in June after allegations emerged that he had secretly recorded his electorate secretary.
Mr Walker held the seat for National, with a majority of just over 13,000.
"At the end of the day I've come in with a clean slate," he said.
"We've moved on as a party, and obviously the result - an increase in the party vote including in Southland - shows that the people have the faith in the party and are happy with the vision and direction that the National Party is taking this country."