First crack in Key's uneasy coalition

By Q+A producer Tim Watkin

Published: 11:19AM Thursday August 20, 2009 Source: Q+A

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  Local Government minister Rodney Hide answers allegations that he is holding the National Party to ransom over reserved Maori seats on Auckland's super city council
  

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