The First National Government of New Zealand governed New Zealand from 1949 to 1957 formed by the National Party. It was a conservative government best remembered for its role in the 1951 waterfront d
New Zealand National Party, Prime Minister and Cabinet, 1951
1954 Cabinet with the Governor-General
Keith Holyoake served 1957
29th New Zealand Parliament
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The 29th New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand. It opened in 1950, following the 1949 general election. It was dissolved in 1951 in preparation for the 1951 general electi
First National Government of New Zealand
…National, and a slender two seat majority. Election results Election Parliament Seats Total votes Percentage Gain (loss) Seats won Change Majority 1949 29th 80 1,073,154 51.9% +3.5% 46 +8 12 1951 30th 80 1,069,791 53.99% +2% 50 +4 20 1954 31st 80 1,096,839 44.3% -9.69% 45 -5 10 1957 32nd 80 1,257,365 44.2…
Parliament House, Wellington
Opening of 29th NZ Parliament in 1950, with Serjeant-at-Arms, Group Captain Alexander Manson carrying the mace, followed by Speaker Matthew Oram