Key’s national party wins NZ elections

Key’s national party wins NZ elections
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Prime Minister John Key won an emphatic victory on Saturday in New Zealand\'s general election to return for a third term in office, a result that will be seen as an endorsement of the way his National Party has handled the economy.

Wellington: Prime Minister John Key won an emphatic victory on Saturday in New Zealand's general election to return for a third term in office, a result that will be seen as an endorsement of the way his National Party has handled the economy. "This is a great night. This is a victory for those who kept the faith," Key told a cheering crowd in Auckland. "This is a victory for those who refused to be distracted and who knew that a vote for National was a vote for a brighter future for all New Zealanders."Key gave credit to his deputy prime minister, Bill English, whom he described as "the best finance minister in the developed world." With just a small number of special votes remaining to be counted, Key's party ended election night with 48 per cent of the vote. It was a disastrous night for the National Party's closest rival, the Labour Party, which won just 25 per cent.

New Zealand PM John Key (Centre) casts his vote with his wife Bronagh (Left) and his son Max (File photo)

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