Outgoing Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is giving his valedictory statement tonight.

Muller's speech has concluded, but a replay is available below.

Muller, originally from Te Puna, has been the Bay of Plenty for the past nine years after first being elected in 2014. 

Speaking to SunLive before his departure from politics, Muller said he has “absolutely loved” getting to know his electorate and representing them in Parliament.

Across the country, Muller is known as the shortest-serving leader of any political party represented in Parliament, after resigning as the National Party leader 53 days after taking up the reigns in 2020.

Despite this, he told SunLive he has “no regrets” in his roller-coaster career, and views his famously short time as the National Party leader as a highlight.

“It was a great privilege to be the leader of the National Party. You know, it will always be defined by the fact I wasn’t there very long, and the unfortunate events I had to walk through afterwards, but it’s a highlight.”

Outside of his short stint as the party leader and battle with his mental health, Muller says there are no bad memories during his time in Parliament.

“When I look back over those nine years, with the exception of obviously having a pretty public breakdown, I absolutely loved it.”

To read the full story on Muller's retirement from politics, click here.