Second Labour Government of New Zealand
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The Second Labour Government of New Zealand was the government of New Zealand from 1957 to 1960. It was most notable for raising taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and petrol, a move which was probably responsible for the government lasting for only one term. It was headed by the Prime Minister Walter Nash.
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Second Labour Government | |
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Ministries of New Zealand | |
1957–1960 | |
Date formed | 12 December 1957 |
Date dissolved | 12 December 1960 |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Walter Nash |
Deputy Prime Minister | Jerry Skinner |
Member party | Labour Party |
Opposition party | National Party |
Opposition leader | |
History | |
Election(s) | |
Predecessor | First National Government of New Zealand |
Successor | Second National Government of New Zealand |
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