### [2016-12-12](/feed/2016/12/12/index.md)

##### New Zealand National Party leadership election, 2016
# Bill English is elected as the leader of the New Zealand National Party and is now the country's Prime Minister. Paula Bennett is elected as English's deputy. 




### Sources:

1. [Sydney Morning Herald](http://www.smh.com.au/world/bill-english-is-nzs-new-prime-minister-paula-bennett-new-deputy-20161211-gt8wmf.html)

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