By-election dates
John Key has announced the following dates for the by-election:
- Writ Day Wed 25 May
- Nominations close Tues 31 May
- By-Election Sat 25 June
- Return of Writs Thu 14 July
This would suggest that the winner will be sworn in on Tuesday 2 August (the next House sitting day). He’ll be there for a mere 21 sitting days.