The Second Labour Government of New Zealand governed New Zealand from 1957 to 1960. It is remembered for raising taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and petrol, a move which was probably responsible for the
Walter Nash served 1957-1960
33rd New Zealand Parliament
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The 33rd New Zealand Parliament was a term of the New Zealand Parliament. It was elected at the 1960 general election on 26 November of that year.
Second Labour Government of New Zealand
…Election results Election Parliament Seats Total votes Percentage Gain (loss) Seats won Change Majority 1957 32nd 80 1,257,365 48.3% +4.2% 41 +6 2 1960 33rd 80 1,170,503 43.4% -4.9% 34 -7 - Prime ministers Walter Nash was Prime Minister for the full term of this government, from 12 December 1957 to 12…
Parliament House, Wellington