Sir John Key: former Prime Minister pays tribute to Nikki Kaye - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Former Prime Minister John Key has fondly remembered Nikki Kaye as a brave warrior.

The former National deputy leader and Auckland Central MP has died aged 44 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Kaye served as an MP from 2008 until 2020 - the only National MP to win the electorate.

In her valedictory, Kaye recalled Prime Minister Key swearing and telling her she wasn't going anywhere, when she was diagnosed in 2016. 

Key says Kaye fought valiantly - and he recalled reminding Kaye her great motivation was helping people and told her she'd beat it.

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