Discredited member of Parliament Todd Barclay is leaving New Zealand - before the election.
Three months after announcing his decision not to stand again in the Clutha-Southland electorate, Barclay is moving to London.
He leaves for England on Tuesday, seeking employment opportunities.
He is still officially an MP on a $160,000-a-year salary, with taxpayer-subsidised travel and car, until the September 23 election.
His move contradicts comments from Prime Minister Bill English's office in June.