New Zealand PM says not opposed to gay marriage

Associated Press, May 10, 2012 

FILE - In this July 22, 2011 file photo, President Barack Obama, right, and 

New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key shake hands following their meeting

 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Key has broken a long 

silence on gay marriage and left the door open for making it legal. In a statement

 sent to The Associated Press by his press secretary on Thursday, May 10, 2012,

 Key said he is "not personally opposed to gay marriage." He previously declined to

 publicly state a position. Key added that gay marriage is not currently on the

 government's agenda. He did not mention Obama's announcement Wednesday that he

now supports same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has broken a long silence on gay marriage and left the door open for making it legal.

In a statement sent to The Associated Press by his press secretary on Thursday, Key said he is "not personally opposed to gay marriage." He previously declined to publicly state a position.

Key added that gay marriage is not currently on the government's agenda. He did not mention President Barack Obama's announcement Wednesday that he now supports same-sex marriage.

David Shearer, the leader of New Zealand's opposition Labour Party, also expressed support for gay marriage Thursday in principle, though he said he would have to see legislation before offering support.

Gay couples in New Zealand currently can form civil unions.

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