Benjamin Doyle

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Contested 2 races — 0 elected 2 not elected

2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
In the News
‘This place was not built for people like me’ - Benjamin Doyle delivers valedictory speech
The Post — September 18, 2025

The Green MP talks about the impact being in Parliament can have on a person and those they love. “I have seen that play out in violent, toxic and real world ways.”

Green MP Benjamin Doyle gives final speech after sudden resignation
NZ Herald — September 18, 2025

Doyle says they have been on a 'journey of healing'.

New Green MP Mike Davidson says he would juggle role with community board duties
The Post — September 7, 2025

Former Christchurch city councillor Mike Davidson will join the Green Party in Parliament as an MP following the resignation of Benjamin Doyle. But Davidson is also standing for a community board position - and does not want to trigger a by-election.

Is Christchurch about to gain a new MP?
The Post — September 5, 2025

Mike Davidson, a former city councillor currently running for a community board position, is next in line for the Green Party following the resignation of Benjamin Doyle.

Green MP Benjamin Doyle resigns
The Post — September 5, 2025

Less than a year after being sworn into Parliament, to replace ousted MP Darleen Tana, Doyle is quitting politics. The Greens have now lost a third of its caucus.

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