John Key - 18 March - In the House

18 March. Heated exchange in the House during Question Time between the Prime Minister and National Party leader John Key over the economic health of the country.

All New Zealanders want, John says, "is a fair go. They're sick of seeing their money wasted on a massive buildup in the bureaucracy, they're sick of seeing a government that puts pressure on interest rates, and all they want is enough money to be able to pay the mortgage, to pay for a block of cheese and to fill up the car. And sadly, they'll have to wait a long time under a Labour Government to be able to do that."

Interjections from Winston Peters and others have been edited out of this video to provide viewers with continuity in the exchange.

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[EnigmaNZ1]

A superanuation fund, employee pays in part of his wages matched by employer. I'm sure you have something similar over there. Run by Banks and Insurance companies.

[appleboy62]

they were laughing at you My Key - what a dickhead

[jesmariah]

John Key is no match for Helen Clark's political prowess - no matter how the footage has been edited... Key is showing signs of weakness against Clark - National need a new leader - but who could it be???

[invincibleidle]

Does Mr. Key have any edited clips whereby he is a conclusive winner? There was no 'knock out' expected of a future leader, merely a unanimous points defeat. Lame.

[EnigmaNZ1]

Both the Leaders seem to enjoy this debate, both are articulate and well educated. Quite entertaining.

[sypherffs]

I thought 2:30 was quite good unless you are taking what i'm saying literally, if you are then lol.

Never mind Mr Cullen laughing about the plight of the average kiwi, but don't worry i'm sure you can find an articulate way of insulting the man without attacking his arguments or bringing facts of your own ;)

[popularitea]

Oh, I seemed to have missed that, at what point in the video was it? I must have been distracted by the bit where John Keys dredged up old cliches with little reference to the factual basis of his statements, much like yourself here on this message board.

[sypherffs]

I agree, i loved the part when Helen clark started frothing at the mouth, insulting his opinions and generally behaving like an educated monkey flinging poo in a zoo, much like yourself here on this message board.

[popularitea]

John Key, why did you decide to post this video, when, in spite of your attempts to edit it to make yourself look better, it demonstrates your inability to articulate your ideas effectively? You are high in redneck rhetoric and low in substance. I look forward to seeing you and Helen in debates later in the year when you will be shown up (sans editing) for the one dimensional populist you are.

[SamEEE12]

Good call on the fair go.

I love watching Helen clutch at straws.