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John Key Claims Victory For New Zealand National Party

November 8, 2008

The New Zealand National Party leader, John Key, has claimed victory in today’s general election.
Key said the road ahead for New Zealand may be “rocky” and called for national unity. “Now is the time for working together,” he told supporters.
Key announced that he had spoken to minor party leaders and secured their support for [...]

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Labour Defeated In New Zealand Election; Helen Clark Quits Leadership

November 8, 2008

The New Zealand Labour Party government has been defeated in today’s general election.
The Prime Minister, Helen Clark, has conceded defeat and announced her resignation as Labour leader.
“My job as leader of the Labour Party is complete,” Clark told supporters.
Clark’s government was elected in 1999 and served three terms.
The new Prime Minister will John Key, leader [...]

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Greens Welcome Obama Election

November 5, 2008

This is the text of a media release from Senator Bob Brown, Leader of the Australian Greens.
Greens from New Zealand and Australia have joined to welcome the election of Barack Obama as the next President of the United States and are warning climate change deniers that their political allies are dwindling.
Australian Greens leader Senator Bob [...]

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