Key to Victory: The New Zealand General Election of 2008

A series of insiders’ views on New Zealand's most recent general election, this record shows how John Key became the country's 38th Prime Minister. Accounts from politicians and media personalities describe the details of the successful campaign and the oddity of covering a campaign where the likely winner seemed to be preordained. With insightful observations from members of Parliament, academic commentators, and political columnists, this chronicle reveals how Key, riding on a popular mood for change,” persuaded New Zealanders to vote out the left-leaning Labor Government and elect the leader of the National Party. The included DVD contains excerpts from televised party leaders’ debates, their opening night campaign addresses, and other campaign advertising.