John Key honors former MP Nikki Kaye following her death at 44

Former Prime Minister John Key has paid tribute to Nikki Kaye, who passed away at age 44 after a long battle with cancer. Kaye served as an MP from 2008 to 2020 and was the only National MP to win her electorate. In her farewell speech, Kaye shared a memory of Key encouraging her during her cancer diagnosis in 2016. Key described Kaye as a brave warrior who fought valiantly throughout her illness. Key emphasized Kaye's dedication to helping others as her motivation during her fight against cancer.