The National-led Government 9 April 2009 John Key Prime Minister Prime Minister John Key was elected during the November 2008 General Election and heads the National-led Government. For more information about the National-led Government, follow the links below: National's Ministry focused on growth, prosperity (formation of Cabinet) National-Maori Party agreement announced National-United Future agreement announced National-ACT agreement announced House seating plan MOU with Green Party (08 April 2009)