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Mahurangi-based Labour MP Marja Lubeck has announced she will not stand for re-election next year, citing family reasons.
Lubeck entered Parliament in 2017 on Labour’s list, and again in 2020.
“This hasn’t been an easy decision – I love my job and it’s a real privilege to be part of such an awesome team led by the amazing Jacinda Ardern,” Lubeck says.
“Those who know me know how important family is to me – while I love my job, the time away from home at Parliament and travelling throughout our region has been hard to balance with the needs of my family.”
One of Lubeck’s major accomplishments while in office was the passing of the bill to put an end to conversion therapy, which passed into law in February this year. The bill makes conversion practices, which seek to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, illegal.
Six of the Government’s 64 MPs will retire at the 2023 election. Ministers Poto Williams, Aupito Sio and David Clark will retire, along with MPs Jamie Strange, Lubeck and Paul Eagle. All will stay in Parliament until the election.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Lubeck had been a passionate advocate for her community and was a valued member of the Labour team.
