The 1966 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 35th term. It saw the governing National Party win a third consecutive term in office
Keith Holyoake, 1972
Norman Kirk, crop
Mr Cracknell M.P., 1969
Kirk opening Labour's campaign
The New Zealand Social Credit Party is a New Zealand political organisation that was formerly registered as a political party. For several decades it was the country's most successful third party outs
1966 New Zealand general election
…term. It saw the governing National Party win a third consecutive term in office. It was also the first time since the 1943 election that a minor party (Social Credit Party) won a seat in Parliament. The National Party had established its second administration following the 1960 elections, and had been re-elected in the…
Social Credit marching song from the 1950s
Vernon Cracknell, leader 1963–1970 and MP for Hobson 1966–1969
Bruce Beetham, leader 1972–1986 and MP for Rangitikei 1978–1984
1980s party logo