IF JAMI-Lee Ross needed a lesson in how to work a crowd, he got one when the Prime Minister rolled into town in a whirlwind of handshakes and smiles.
John Key took several hours out of his schedule for a walkabout at Botany Town Centre with National’s by-election candidate.
Supported by an entourage of organisers and supporters, the master and apprentice engaged shoppers in conversation.
My Key expressed confidence in his party’s candidate as the most logical choice for voters.
“We want to campaign for and support Jami-Lee,” said the Prime Minister. “He’s the best candidate for this seat and will be a tremendous MP. My main message is that he has my 100 per cent support.”
Dozens of people approached them as they strolled around, posing questions on everything from the economy to education.
TASTES GOOD: Mr Ross and the Prime Minister sample a free treat.High-school students asked to have their photographs taken with the PM, who happily obliged.
Mr Key took five minutes to explain the intricacies of the Government’s position on the foreshore and seabed issue to shoppers in Timmermans Jewellers. He also discussed the state of the economy with owner Stephen Timmerman.
The PM said the Government is “focused on developing a strong economy, law and order because we want people around here to be safe, and stronger education standards”.
“Jami-Lee and National are in pole position but we take nothing for granted,” said Mr Key.
“We will work hard and we have seen that when a party doesn’t take it seriously, it loses.”
After Thursday’s walkabout, the PM and MP-in-waiting headed to Pakuranga Country Club for the party’s campaign launch.
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