National MP Maurice Williamson has been appointed Consul-General in Los Angeles.
National Party MP Maurice Williamson. Photo: NZ GOVERNMENT
Mr Williamson has been MP for Pakuranga since 1987, and was a Minister for 15 years. He had perviously indicated he would not be seeking re-election in 2017.
His start date is expected to be set late enough to avoid triggering a by-election in the seat of Pakuranga.