Prime Minister, John Key, is getting about a bit

Through a series of visits to High Schools John Key has been able to get the message out about some core social issues.

When asking Stephen Fry a question is a mere tweet away and being able to ‘Facebook’ ONE News or some All Black or other distance between ‘celebrity’ and the 'everyman' is narrowing, fast.

Gone are the days, far, far in the past, when politicians answered to their public via TV spot or Town Hall presentation.

John Key’s personable nature and willingness to share ‘his personal opinions’ whether it be in meetings such as that described in the Otago Daily Times or with his regular Youtube updates, it certainly endears him toward the New Zealand public.

He shared:

• "If you smoke, the blunt message is stop. Nothing is more sure to kill you than smoking."
• His personal view [on purchasing alcohol] was 18 years in bars, restaurants and controlled premises and 20 years for off-licences.

Whether we agree with these positions or not they are very clear. Raising the level of debate in this country, surely that's a good thing.

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