New MP resigns as city councillor

New Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross and his wife, Lucy Schwaner, at the victory party. Photo / Michael Craig

Newly elected National MP Jami-Lee Ross today resigned as an Auckland City councillor.

Mr Ross won the seat of Botany in a by-election on Saturday.

He has advised Auckland Council chief executive Doug McKay of his resignation, effective immediately, as Howick ward councillor.

A by-election to choose Mr Ross' replacement has to be held within 82 days.

- NZPA