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NZ Prime Minister John Key's regular post-cabinet press
conference. The PM wouldn’t be drawn on whether his
Government preferred an above, or below ground option for
Auckland's Waterview Motorway. He said the preference for an
above ground option expressed by National’s Mt Albert
candidate Melissa Lee was her personal preference.
He said
the transport Minister will make the Government position
clear tomorrow, with the Transport Agency unveiling plans
for the motorway on Wednesday.
In response to the Napier
shootings the PM said he is reluctant to allow police to
carry arms, but that there would be increased provision for
tasers in the upcoming budget.
He also said the budget
will very likely prevent the country from receiving a credit
downgrade.
Finally, the PM ruled out re-applying interest
charges to student loans.
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