Later that day he notified the Speaker he was no longer a member of NZ First, making his independence from the party official. He also called for an investigation into who leaked his phone records to the media. New Zealand Independent Coalition In 2013, Horan announced his intention to form a new political party. In January 2014 he launched the NZ Independent Coalition, which, following the general election on 20 September 2014 did not win any seats or cross the 5% party vote threshold to stay in Parliament. Horan stood in the Bay of Plenty electorate, coming fifth. In 2016, the NZ Independent Coalition was deregistered. Also in 2016, Horan was cleared of the allegations around use of his mother's bank account, with police saying there was no evidence to support charges. Horan stated that the allegations had made it difficult to secure sought-after jobs. Personal life Horan is married and has two children. See also List of New Zealand television personalities References 1961 births Living people New Zealand people of Irish descent New Zealand television presenters Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives New Zealand First MPs New Zealand list MPs Independent MPs of New Zealand Unsuccessful candidates in the 2008 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 2014 New Zealand general election 21st-century New Zealand politicians