Todd Muller
Todd Michael Muller (/ˈmʌlər/;[1] born 23 December 1968[2]) is a New Zealand politician. He was the Leader of the New Zealand National Party and the Leader of the Opposition from 22 May to 14 July 2020.[3]
Todd Muller | |
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| 38th Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 22 May 2020 – 14 July 2020 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Jacinda Ardern |
| Deputy | Nikki Kaye |
| Preceded by | Simon Bridges |
| Succeeded by | Judith Collins |
| 13th Leader of the National Party | |
| In office 22 May 2020 – 14 July 2020 | |
| Deputy | Nikki Kaye |
| Preceded by | Simon Bridges |
| Succeeded by | Judith Collins |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Bay of Plenty | |
| Assumed office 20 September 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Ryall |
| Majority | 13,996 (33.71%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Todd Michael Muller 23 December 1968 Te Aroha, New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse(s) | Michelle Muller |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Waikato |
| Website | Official website |
He entered Parliament at the 2014 general election as the MP for Bay of Plenty.
Muller resigned on 14 July 2020, stating, "I am not the best person to be Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the New Zealand National Party at this critical time for New Zealand" and that the role has had a negative impact on his health.[3] At just 53 days, Muller is the shortest serving leader of any political party represented in Parliament in New Zealand's history.[4]
References
- ↑ "Hilary Barry, Jeremy Wells get to know National leader Todd Muller speed date style". TVNZ. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/hilary-barry-jeremy-wells-get-know-national-leader-todd-muller-speed-date-style. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ↑ Jason, Walls (22 May 2020). "National's new leader: Who is Todd Muller, the MP who defeated Simon Bridges". NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12334041. Retrieved 14 July 2020. "He is 51 – born just two days before Christmas in 1968.".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ensor, Jamie (14 July 2020). "Live updates: Todd Muller resigns as National Party leader" (in en). Newshub. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/07/todd-muller-resigns-as-national-party-leader.html. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ↑ "New Zealand politics' shortest leaderships". Radio NZ. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2020.