Here's some of the more interesting tweets about Kevin Hague announcing that he is leaving Parliament. The most recent tweets are first.
Kevin Hague's a great loss to Parliament - one of those rare MPs liked and respected even by opponents.
Congratulations @KevinHague . I'll never forget your support during Alliance meltdown. And congrats to @BarryCoates too. Fighter of #TPPA
Great loss to parliament of @KevinHague but a great gain for the community.
Grant Robertson @grantrobertson1
Really gutted that @KevinHague is not going to be part of next govt. His health expertise hard to match. All the best Kevin, we'll miss you
Jessica McAllen @Jess_McAllen
aw parliament is going to lose a solid mental health advocate in @KevinHague :'(
So is @KevinHague voting with his feet on chances of #LabourGreen coalition?
Sad to hear that @KevinHague is leaving parlament. Who is going to take up the cause of an urgent review of our mental health system?
Andrew Little @AndrewLittleMP
Thank you for your service and comradeship in Parliament, @KevinHague. I'm sure you'll do great work at @Forest_and_Bird.
Huge win for NGO sector with @KevinHague returning to the fold- an immensely talented and throughly decent bloke. Good work @Forest_and_Bird
Morgan Godfery @MorganGodfery
Kevin Hague is one of Parliament's decent ones. A man of integrity and courage. He'll be missed.
You should have made Kevin Hague leader. Look what you've done. Fools!
.@KevinHague is a huge loss for Greens - a health sector leader and proponent of evidenced-based policy on issues like climate AND fluoride
Congrats to @Forest_and_Bird on getting @KevinHague as new CEO! Looking forward to working together on critical enviro issues (and beards!)
One of the Greens' strongest parliamentarians and strategic forces, @KevinHague is a huge loss.
I can't think of anything witty to say about @KevinHague leaving Parliament. Them forests and birds are going to be well looked after.
Kirsty Johnston @kirsty_johnston
Sad to see @KevinHague go. He was always so gracious with his time (and his home phone number). And so thorough - the man reads everything!
Aaron Hawkins @CrAaronHawkins
Thanks for all your mahi @KevinHague, you've been a tireless champion for the movement & the calibre of debate will be lesser without you
Will miss @KevinHague insight and wisdom . It's been a privilege to have worked with him.
I just hope @KevinHague gets to grow a cool beard like @RusselNorman now that he's leaving Parliament.
If you bloody Greenies had had the sense to choose Kevin Hague over James Shaw then you wouldn't be sniffling and snuffling right now!
A year from now, on a balcony overlooking the Waitakere Ranges: Norman: "Remember how we used to be MPs?" Hague: "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"
@KevinHague nooooooo no no nooooooo - all the very best all the best.
Forest & Bird @Forest_and_Bird
We're thrilled to announce @KevinHague as our new Chief Executive. Welcome to the team! http://forestandbird.org.nz/what-we-do/publications/media-release/forest-bird-announces-kevin-hague-new-chief-executive …
Sports Freak @Sportsfreakconz
New Zealand parliament to lose its biggest cricket aficionado @KevinHague
what if Labour staffers and @KevinHague are just the start and eventually everyone will quit parliament until it's just Steven Joyce alone
I am both gutted to be losing @KevinHague and delighted for him as he takes up his new role as CEO of @Forest_and_Bird.
I can say that there are few finer people than @KevinHague, let alone MPs.
Kim Baker Wilson @kimbakerwilson
Go well @KevinHague. Parliament is losing a huge, huge supporter of LGBTI. All the best in the new job.
A huge loss to our Parliament. All the best for your new role @KevinHague
Julie Anne Genter @JulieAnneGenter
Sad @KevinHague is leaving Parliament. He made brilliant contributions, no one better on health. Silver lining is @BarryCoates joining us.
I always thought @KevinHague would have made a great Minister of Health in the next Labour-Green government. Sad.
Sorry to hear you're going @KevinHague - Forest & Bird's gain is our loss. You would have made a great Minister of Health
Sad. @KevinHague has always been one of my top five Green MPs.