Richard John Seddon was a New Zealand politician who served as the 15th premier of New Zealand from 1893 until his death in 1906. In office for thirteen years, he is to date New Zealand's longest-serv
Seddon in 1905
Portrait of Richard Seddon in 1882, from a portrait of the 8th New Zealand Parliament
Richard John Seddon and party in Samoa, 1897
James Carroll (second row, far right). Front row from left: Richard Seddon, Mahuta Tāwhiao, Māori King. Second row from left: Tupu Taingakawa Te Waharoa, Māori Kingmaker; Henare Kaihau, MP. Taken at Huntly, New Zealand in 1898
The Liberal Government of New Zealand was the first responsible government in New Zealand politics organised along party lines. The government formed following the founding of the Liberal Party and to
The Balance Ministry, 1892
The Seddon Ministry, 1900.
The MacKenzie Ministry, 1912.
Governor Lord Plunkett declaring New Zealand a dominion on the steps of parliament in 1907