Scoop Audio: PM’s Press Conference – Don Brash’s emails and Christine Rankin
By Spike Mountjoy
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Scoop Audio: Audio on Demand of NZ Prime Minister John Key's weekly press conference. The PM was questioned repeatedly about the
recent police report regarding the emails of ex-opposition, and ex-National Party leader, Don Brash. The emails formed
the basis for Nicky Hager’s book The Hollow Men, which contributed to the demise of Brash, and consequently the rise of
Key. The police report failed to explain how the emails found their way out.
It was put to the Prime minister that one of his inner circle was responsible for the leak. He said he had queried
possible culprits and they had denied it.
Key also defended Christine Rankin, saying her experience as an advocate against child abuse qualified her for a role in
the families commission, and issues regarding personal life were not related, and not relevant.
The PM also touched on Auckland Governance, failing to fully explain why there has been a delay in naming the transition
board.
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