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Helen Clark, acknowledged by friends and foes alike as one of the country's strongest-ever leaders, last night announced her resignation as leader of the Labour Party.
After nine years as Prime Minister and 15 years as leader of her party, her defeat had seemed inevitable in the final days.
How do you rate Helen Clark's nine years as Prime Minister? Here is the latest selection of Your Views:
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