Henry Sewell
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Henry Sewell was a New Zealand politician. He was a notable campaigner for New Zealand self-government, and is generally regarded as having been the country's first premier, having led the Sewell Mini
Sewell c. 1872
Henry Sewell in 1856
Advertisement of Henry Sewell, published in the Lyttelton Times on 7 January 1860
The prime minister of New Zealand is the head of government of New Zealand. The incumbent prime minister, Christopher Luxon, leader of the New Zealand National Party, took office on 27 November 2023.
Henry Sewell
…was a New Zealand politician. He was a notable campaigner for New Zealand self-government, and is generally regarded as having been the country's first premier (a post that would later be officially titled "Prime Minister"), having led the Sewell Ministry in 1856. He later served as Colonial Treasurer (1856–1859…
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Christopher Luxon reads the oath of allegiance, 27 November 2023
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (foreground, left of centre) chairs his first meeting of Cabinet, November 2023
Premier House in Wellington is the prime minister's residence.