Liberal Government of New Zealand
First responsible government, 1891–1912 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 took office on 24 January 1891, and governed New Zealand for over 21 years until 10 July 1912. To date, it is the longest-serving government in New Zealand's history. The government was also historically notable for enacting significant social and economic changes, such as the Old Age Pensions Act and women's suffrage. One historian described the policies of the government as "a revolution in the relationship between the government and the people".[1]
The Liberal Government | |
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Ministry of New Zealand | |
1891–1912 | |
Date formed | 24 January 1891 |
Date dissolved | 10 July 1912 |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Victoria Edward VII George V |
Governor | The Earl of Onslow (1889–1892) The Earl of Glasgow (1892–1897) The Earl of Ranfurly (1897–1904) The Lord Plunket (1904–1910) The Lord Islington (1910–1912) |
Premier Prime Minister (from 1901) | John Ballance Richard Seddon William Hall-Jones Joseph Ward Thomas Mackenzie |
Member party | Liberal Party |
Opposition party | Conservatives[n 1] Reform Party |
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Predecessor | Continuous Ministry |
Successor | Reform Government |