John Key

John Key is a New Zealand politician who served as the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2008 to 2016. He led the National Party to victory in three consecutive general elections and is the longest-serving National Party Prime Minister.

Key was born in Auckland in 1961. He studied at the University of Auckland and then worked as an investment banker in London and New York. He returned to New Zealand in the early 1990s and entered politics.

Key was elected to Parliament in 1996. He served in a number of ministerial portfolios under Prime Minister Helen Clark, including as Minister of Finance from 2002 to 2008.

In 2008, Key led the National Party to victory in the general election. He became Prime Minister and formed a government with the support of the ACT and United Future parties.

Key's government implemented a number of policies, including tax cuts, welfare reforms, and the partial sale of state-owned assets. He also oversaw the Christchurch earthquake rebuild and the Pike River Mine disaster.

In 2011, Key led the National Party to victory in a second general election. He formed a government with the support of the ACT party.

In 2014, Key led the National Party to victory in a third general election. He formed a government with the support of the New Zealand First party.

Key resigned as Prime Minister in 2016. He was succeeded by Bill English.

Key is married to Bronagh Key. They have two children.