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New Zealand opposition takeover National Party hashtag

Those opposed to the country’s prime minister express discontent with #TeamKey.

New Zealand’s opposition supporters have taken to social media, hijacking the country’s National Party social media campaign ahead of the September 20 general election. It wasn’t long after Prime Minister John Key encouraged supporters to use #TeamKey, when those opposed to the party took over the hashtag to express discontent with the prime minster and the party’s policies.