John Key (New Zealander Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Businessman
Nationality	New Zealander
Birthplace	Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Birth	09/08/1961
Age	64 years

Latest News about John Key

15/05/2025

Sir John Key was appointed as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours for his significant contributions to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Australia and New Zealand, particularly in trade and security cooperation.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	John Phillip Key
Other Name	Sir John Phillip Key
Nickname	Tellon John
Title	GNZM AC

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Color	Hazel Green
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

B.Com in Accounting	University of Canterbury
Management Studies	Harvard University

Personal Life

Religious Views	Agnostic
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Reading, Travelling, Playing Golf

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Bronagh Key
Marriage Date	01/12/1984

Family

Wife/Spouse

Bronagh Key

Children

Max Key
Stephie Key

Parents

Father	George Key (retired military personnel)
Mother	Ruth Key

Siblings

Peter Key
Martyn Key
Elizabeth Key
Susan Key

Career

Political Party	National Party
Political Journey	Defeated National Party MP Brian Neeson to be chosen as the candidate for Helensville constituency (2002) Contested and won general elections on National Party's ticket from Helensville constituency (2002) Served as Leader of the Opposition (27 November 2006 - 19 November 2008) Became Prime Minister for the first time (2008) Served as the 11th Leader of the National Party (27 November 2006 - 12 December 2016) Won general elections and became Prime Minister for the second time (2011) Served as Chairperson of the International Democrat Union (21 November 2014 - 21 February 2018) Resigned as Prime Minister and Leader of the National Party (12 December 2016)
Awards	Knighted in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours (GNZM) Appointed Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 2023

Favourites

Food	Bluff oysters Seafood Raspberries Curry
Quote	You get out of life what you put in to it

Style Quotient

Car Collection	Bentley Continental
Pension	$57,000 per year + other allowances (as of 2023)
Assets/Properties	An apartment in McMahons Point, Australia ($5.7 million)
Net Worth	$60 million (as of July 2016)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Key's father was an English immigrant and a veteran of the Spanish Civil War and World War 2.
2. Key's mother was an Austrian Jewish immigrant.
3. Key met his wife Bronagh when they were students at Burnside High School.
4. Max Key is a night-time radio host for George FM and a singer.
5. Key began his career as an auditor at McCulloch Menzies.
6. He worked at Merrill Lynch as the head of Asian foreign exchange.
7. In 1999, he joined the New York Federal Reserve Bank as a member of its Foreign Exchange Committee.
8. He contested his first Parliamentary election in 2002 and won over his nearest rival.
9. By 1998, Key became a well-known face in New Zealand.
10. He proposed policies for free primary education and interest-free student loans.
11. Key's government faced criticism for increasing GST and reducing funding for news-providing organizations.
12. He played a crucial role in improving the ANZUS Treaty.
13. Key retired in December 2016 after serving as Prime Minister for the third time.
14. He was knighted in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours.

John Key Politician, Businessman New Zealander Auckland, New Zealand