John Key resigns as NZ Prime Minister

John Key resigns as NZ Prime Minister

John Key announced that he will reisgn as Prime Minister of New Zealand

After 8 years in the job, he cited family reasons for his resignation.

“The hardest decision I’ve ever made,” said an emotional Mr Key.

Mr.Key denied media reports his wife of 32 years, Bronagh, had given him an ultimatum. and added that he would not be seeking a fourth term in the 2017 election.

Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is likely to take over until the National party holds a caucus to choose a new leader