AFP:
John Key's centre-right National Party swept to power on a theme of change in New Zealand's elections Saturday, ending the nine year reign of Helen Clark's Labour Party.New Zealand has been far too left wing in recent years and there has been active hostility toward the US despite no hostility from our side. Getting rid of the leftist may help. New Zealand's most recent claim to fame has been as home to the most promiscuous women in the world. I am not sure if that is because of a shortage of men or the cause of the shortage.Key's promise to foster the "politics of aspiration" struck a chord with New Zealand's three million voters, who gave the rich former investment banker a mandate to form a conservative alliance with the small ACT and United Future parties.
"In their hundreds and thousands across the country they have voted for change," Key said in his acceptance speech to supporters in Auckland amid scenes of jubilation.
"Today, New Zealanders have voted for action, for a safer, more prosperous and more ambitious New Zealand."
The election success was the realisation of a boyhood dream to become prime minister for Key, who only entered parliament in 2002 after amassing a fortune estimated at 50 million dollars (29 million US).
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During the campaign he promised to cut personal taxes, increase help for those who lose their jobs and boost spending on infrastructure projects to help keep the economy ticking over.
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The population of New Zealand is less than that of metropolitan Houston.
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