Labour leader Andrew Little has stood down as Labour leader - leaving the way clear for his deputy Jacinda Ardern to take up the role.
Little made the announcement after a brief meeting this morning where there was speculation he would face a challenge for the job.
Read Andrew Little's full statement below:
Today I have announced that I will step down as leader of the Labour Party.
I'm proud to have been leader of the Labour Party, and have given this position my absolute and unwavering dedication, just as I have done so for more than 25 years in the Labour movement.