The Police Association says Police Minister Stuart Nash had to resign, but will be sorely missed.

Nash is gone after revealing on The Mike Hosking Breakfast on Newstalk ZB that two years ago, he asked the Police Commissioner to appeal a judge's sentencing.

Megan Woods will take over the police portfolio for the time being.

Police Association President Chris Cahill told Mike Hosking having to see Nash go is disappointing.

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