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John Key sports discredited power bracelet

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Fri, 04 Feb 2011 9:41a.m.

Prime Minister John Key - wearing the power bracelet

Prime Minister John Key - wearing the power bracelet

Prime Minister John Key is sporting a discredited holographic wristband which is endorsed by sportsmen such as Rugby League star Benji Marshall and members of the Warriors.

The wristband was on show yesterday when Mr Key joined volunteers on the runway to model the official Rugby World Cup 2011 official volunteer and staff uniform at the North Shore Rugby Club in Devonport.

The Power Balance wrist band is said to improve performance and keep the body at an optimal "ionic balance" with "free-flowing energy of power pathways".

Despite this the wrist band has fuelled some controversy after being exposed as a scam.

"When the hologram comes in contact with your body's energy field, it allows your body to interact positively with the natural frequency stored in the hologram," the Power Balance Facebook page says.

But now Power Balance Australia has admitted there was no "credible scientific evidence" to support its claim that the wristband improved strength, balance and flexibility. It apologised for its misleading promotions and offered purchasers a full refund.

"They restore optimal electro-magnetic balance and promote free-flowing energy pathways - NO PROMISES, JUST RESULTS."

It is not known if the Prime Minister believes in the benefits of the band, and he did not return calls made by the New Zealand Herald last night.

A spokesman said it was given to Mr Key as a present.

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10 Feb 2011 12:13p.m.

Baker wrote:

I tried one of these bracelets, it's bullshit and it' that simple.

09 Feb 2011 04:30p.m.

Freddy Burkhardt wrote:

Was told at work about this ,shame he would be better off trying a SHUZI at least that has been tested by a naturepath and has an amazing effect on the blood.Also the SHUZI has been tested by FDA approved machine and is the only product that they have approved in ten years.I have tried and wear the SHUZI so can only say its amazing.10/10.So John try a SHUZI.

06 Feb 2011 09:51p.m.

MR T wrote:

Well I think it´s great he is wearing the band, at least he is not the stupid guy that read and believe what´s on the media. He probably has tried, if it works for him great!!! Skeptics what are you bringing out? Nothing just word and hate! You might be the next skeptics that try it and see it works one way or another, but still being a pussy to not admit it!!!

05 Feb 2011 12:37p.m.

Hazza wrote:

Junk science, meets junk economics as the New Right meltdown continues from the 1980's. Perhaps one day, the NZ public will wake up, the same way they have in Egypt? What was that John, you want to sell more of the public’s assets? Fail.

04 Feb 2011 01:10p.m.

Glen wrote:

Well done for point out people in the public eye doing stupid things. I hope it shames Mr Key into throwing the thing away, and thinking a bit harder before taking up junk proffered to him. I wish we had more coverage like this.

04 Feb 2011 12:05p.m.

angello wrote:

the guy has become a joke. when can we get rid of him.

04 Feb 2011 11:18a.m.

bob wrote:

So long as the company that makes these bracelets is mostly owned by new zealand shareholders it doesn't matter if they are swindling their customers.

04 Feb 2011 09:55a.m.

John Robb wrote:

John Key is the champion of the discredited and the spurious.