The 1887 New Zealand general election was held on 26 September to elect 95 MPs to the tenth session of the New Zealand Parliament. The Māori vote was held on 7 September. 175,410 votes were cast. In 5
Sir Harry Albert Atkinson, ca 1885
The New Zealand Parliament is the unicameral legislature of New Zealand, consisting of the monarch and the New Zealand House of Representatives. It was established in 1854 and is one of the oldest con
1887 New Zealand general election
…The 1887 New Zealand general election was held on 26 September to elect 95 MPs to the tenth session of the New Zealand Parliament. The Māori vote was held on 7 September. 175,410 votes (67.1% turnout) were cast. In 5 seats there was only one candidate. The Representation Act 1887…
Parliament House, Wellington, New Zealand
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the Opening of Parliament in 1963
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the Opening of Parliament, 13 November 1986
Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy giving royal assent to a bill for the first time. Government House, Wellington, 28 September 2016