Former cabinet minister Jonathan Coleman has delivered his valedictory speech in parliament.
An MP for more than 12 years and a minister for nine of them, Coleman revealed the way he was first appointed to cabinet by the then prime minister John Key, now Sir John Key.
"He wasn't about to enter into any debate," Coleman said.
"He said 'you're doing immigration, broadcasting, associate health and associate tourism. I'm the minister of tourism so you'll be doing all the work. Catch you Monday'."
Coleman said Key was "a great guy to work for".