Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle has announced a resignation from Parliament, citing personal wellbeing and the safety of family after months of harassment and threats.

In a written statement released this afternoon, Doyle said it had become clear he could not complete a “journey of healing” while remaining in Parliament.

“After having baseless and violent accusations thrown at me, and an onslaught of hate, vitriol and threats of real-world violence directed at me and my whānau, I have decided to move on from Parliament,” Doyle said.

“Whānau is the most precious thing in the world. From the start, I have always said my child is my priority. My tamaiti asked me to leave Parliament, and I am leaving for them and for my own wellbeing.”

Doyle confirmed the final day as an MP will be October 3, with a valedictory speech planned for September 18.

The Green MP said it had been “a pleasure and a privilege” to represent communities, adding “I leave Parliament with pride, and that is something nobody can take away from me.”

Doyle also stressed the need for Parliament to be a safe space for all. “Our politics, our democracy and our Parliament should be a place for everyone. My time here has shown that we clearly still have work to do. I hope this experience is something that we can all learn and grow from.”

Doyle came under scrutiny after revelations about a past Instagram account called biblebeltbussy.

Content from the account included personal photos, among them one of Doyle’s child, which appeared in an album captioned “bussy galore.” The term “bussy” is a slang portmanteau combining “boy” and “pussy.”

Who else has quit the Green Party?

Golriz Ghahraman: Resigned in January 2024 amid shoplifting allegations. She apologised and stepped down.

Darleen Tana: Stood down in March 2024 amid allegations of migrant exploitation. In July 2024, she resigned from the party, then in October 2024, was expelled from Parliament under integrity legislation.