Former US President Barack Obama is in New Zealand and he's off to play golf with Sir John Key.
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![US President Barack Obama waves from Mechanics Bay. Photo / Greg Bowker](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5NY6LLRD5ZFB7RHGFPV6HYQOPY.jpg?auth=91ac243e64483e674ffe6893725908f9c3f371e9d5d2d6aaf07daaae06ed666b&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Former US President Barack Obama is in New Zealand and he's off to play golf with Sir John Key.
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