Trevor Mallard bowing out of Parliament today

Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard leaves his job today.
He's held the position for five years, coming under fierce criticism from the Opposition and repeatedly called for him to resign.
Mallard's departure was signalled back in June.
He'll be trading in Wainuiomata for Dublin, taking up the role of Ambassador to Ireland.
Probably his biggest controversy blew up in 2019 over his claims there was a rapist in Parliament - that resulted in an apology and a payout costing taxpayers more than $330,000.
More recently he's been under fire over his handling of the Parliamentary occupation.
Then there was the trespass notice fiasco - notices issued and then withdrawn, involving prominent figures who visited to the occupation - including Winston Peters.
Appearing at select committee Mallard took a "no comment" approach.
On a lighter note Mallard might also be remembered for holding and feeding babies in the House and making it optional for men to wear ties.
He also initiated plans to build a playground outside Parliament, and was one of the first to use the $243,000 slide. Mallard will slide into his new ambassadorial role in January.
He'll be the third of the five most recent Speakers to get a diplomatic posting.