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Humour is key - New Zealand

Preface

Thanks to his common touch, New Zealand prime minister John Key has had record-high approval ratings since his election in November 2008. Despite the country's sluggish ­recovery from recession and some controversial policies, his National Party's ratings have only just dipped below 50 per cent.



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