Second Labour Government of New Zealand
Second Labour Government | |
|---|---|
Ministries of New Zealand | |
| 1957–1960 | |
The Labour Cabinet of New Zealand pictured in 1957 | |
| 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 | |
| Predecessor | First National Government of New Zealand |
| Successor | Second National Government of New Zealand |
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 government lasting for only one term. It was headed by the Prime Minister Walter Nash.