Bill English speaks to supporters in Auckland on election night. Photo: ReutersFormer Prime Minister Sir John Key says the election result is an emphatic one and a victory for Bill English. Sir John KeySir John said despite some earlier speculation Mr English might not have what it took to keep National's support base strong, the numbers have proven them wrong. "Whatever you think of Winston he is a politician that understands democracy is underpinned by what the majority wants.'' "Mathematically it's possible he could make Jacinda Prime Minister, but the reality is the majority wanted a National government.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 23, 2017 23:15 UTC