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Popular NZ PM John Key quits, says it's the right time to go
Published Mon, Dec 5, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Wellington
POPULAR New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced his shock resignation on Monday, saying he was never a career politician and it was the right time to go after eight years in the job.
The former Merrill Lynch currency trader called it "the hardest decision I've ever made", with no plans on what to do next other than spend more time with his family.
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