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PMs Press Conference: The Waterview preference

Monday, 11 May 2009, 5:41 pm
Article: Spike Mountjoy

Scoop Audio: Prime Minister's Post Cabinet Press Conference - 11 May, 2009

By Spike Mountjoy

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Scoop Audio: Audio on Demand of 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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