Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand
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The Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand was the government of New Zealand from 10 December 1999 to 19 November 2008. Labour Party leader Helen Clark negotiated a coalition with Jim Anderton, leader of the Alliance Party. While undertaking a number of substantial reforms, it was not particularly radical compared to previous Labour governments.
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Fifth Labour Government | |
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![]() Ministry of New Zealand | |
1999–2008 | |
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Date formed | 10 December 1999 |
Date dissolved | 19 November 2008 |
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Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor-General | Sir Michael Hardie Boys (1999–2001) Dame Silvia Cartwright (2001–06) Sir Anand Satyanand (2006–08) |
Prime Minister | Helen Clark |
Deputy Prime Minister | Jim Anderton (1999–2002) Michael Cullen (2002–2008) |
Status in legislature | Minority (coalition) (1999–2002) with confidence and supply from the Greens 59 / 120 (49%)
Minority (coalition) (2002–2005) with confidence and supply from the United Future 54 / 120 (45%)
Minority (coalition) (2005–2008) with confidence and supply from the United Future and New Zealand First 50 / 120 (41%) cooperation agreement with the Greens
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Opposition party | National Party |
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Predecessor | Fourth National Government of New Zealand |
Successor | Fifth National Government of New Zealand |
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