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Check out the best (and worst) of John Key's photo opportunities down the years.

Image 1 of 11: Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh in front of the Taj Mahal. Photo / NZPA

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Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh in front of the Taj Mahal. Photo / NZPA — Image 1 of 11: Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh in front of the Taj Mahal. Photo / NZPA

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Image 2 of 11: John Key models one of the new RWC Team 2011 volunteer uniforms. Photo / Natalie Slade

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John Key models one of the new RWC Team 2011 volunteer uniforms. Photo / Natalie Slade — Image 2 of 11: John Key models one of the new RWC Team 2011 volunteer uniforms. Photo / Natalie Slade

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Image 3 of 11: John Key serving the first ball at the launch of the Heineken Open men's tennis tournament at the ASB Tennis Centre. Photo / Steven McNicholl

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John Key serving the first ball at the launch of the Heineken Open men's tennis tournament at the ASB Tennis Centre. Photo / Steven McNicholl — Image 3 of 11: John Key serving the first ball at the launch of the Heineken Open men's tennis tournament at the ASB Tennis Centre. Photo / Steven McNicholl

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Image 4 of 11: National MP's L-R: Craig Foss and Chris Tremain with Prime Minister John Key at the official launch of Geon Art Deco Weekend at War Memorial conference centre, Napier. Photo / Warren Buckland

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National MP's L-R: Craig Foss and Chris Tremain with Prime Minister John Key at the official launch of Geon Art Deco Weekend at War Memorial conference centre, Napier. Photo / Warren Buckland — Image 4 of 11: National MP's L-R: Craig Foss and Chris Tremain with Prime Minister John Key at the official launch of Geon Art Deco Weekend at War Memorial conference centre, Napier. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Image 5 of 11: John Key smacks a ball for four off the bowling of Shane Warne during half-time in the Fill the Basin for Canterbury charity cricket match between Canterbury and Wellington at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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John Key smacks a ball for four off the bowling of Shane Warne during half-time in the Fill the Basin for Canterbury charity cricket match between Canterbury and Wellington at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell — Image 5 of 11: John Key smacks a ball for four off the bowling of Shane Warne during half-time in the Fill the Basin for Canterbury charity cricket match between Canterbury and Wellington at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Image 6 of 11: John Key shows his delight in handing a large tarantula spider during a visit to open Canterbury University's new Biological Sciences Research building. Photo / Martin Hunter

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John Key shows his delight in handing a large tarantula spider during a visit to open Canterbury University's new Biological Sciences Research building. Photo / Martin Hunter — Image 6 of 11: John Key shows his delight in handing a large tarantula spider during a visit to open Canterbury University's new Biological Sciences Research building. Photo / Martin Hunter

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Image 7 of 11: John Key, wearing his Vanuatu shirt and holding a coconut drink, after arriving for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' retreat at the Havannah Resort. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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John Key, wearing his Vanuatu shirt and holding a coconut drink, after arriving for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' retreat at the Havannah Resort. Photo / Mark Mitchell — Image 7 of 11: John Key, wearing his Vanuatu shirt and holding a coconut drink, after arriving for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' retreat at the Havannah Resort. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Image 8 of 11: John Key in a Rugby World Cup cardboard cut out display at the Pasifika festival in Western Springs, Auckland. Photo / Doug Sherring

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John Key in a Rugby World Cup cardboard cut out display at the Pasifika festival in Western Springs, Auckland. Photo / Doug Sherring — Image 8 of 11: John Key in a Rugby World Cup cardboard cut out display at the Pasifika festival in Western Springs, Auckland. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Image 9 of 11: John Key dancing on stage with drag queens Buffy (L) and Bimbo (R) during Auckland's annual Big Gay Out festival. Photo / Martin Sykes

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John Key dancing on stage with drag queens Buffy (L) and Bimbo (R) during Auckland's annual Big Gay Out festival. Photo / Martin Sykes — Image 9 of 11: John Key dancing on stage with drag queens Buffy (L) and Bimbo (R) during Auckland's annual Big Gay Out festival. Photo / Martin Sykes

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Image 10 of 11: John Key has his photo taken with Phillip Shepherd at the Big Gay Out festival at Coyle Park In Pt Chevalier. Photo / Jason Dorday

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John Key has his photo taken with Phillip Shepherd at the Big Gay Out festival at Coyle Park In Pt Chevalier. Photo / Jason Dorday — Image 10 of 11: John Key has his photo taken with Phillip Shepherd at the Big Gay Out festival at Coyle Park In Pt Chevalier. Photo / Jason Dorday

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Image 11 of 11: Talking to 'Bert' from Sesame Street during his visit to Selwyn Primary School. Photo / APN

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Talking to 'Bert' from Sesame Street during his visit to Selwyn Primary School. Photo / APN — Image 11 of 11: Talking to 'Bert' from Sesame Street during his visit to Selwyn Primary School. Photo / APN

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