New Zealand Labour Party in Parliament

The New Zealand Labour Party was established in 1916 and first entered Parliament in 1919. The party has been in five Governments: 1935-1949, 1957-1960, 1972-1975, 1984-1990, and 1999-2008.

The party is represented by 34 members in the 50th Parliament — 22 represent electorates and 12 are elected from the party list.

The party leader is David Shearer, member for Mt Albert.

New Zealand Labour message

‘The Fifth Labour Government maintained a commitment to strengthening the economy, supporting our families, funding the very best education and health systems possible, supporting older New Zealanders, supporting the Maori renaissance which is such a strength to our country, and valuing the contribution of Pasifika, Asian, and all other peoples who now call New Zealand home.’

Source: New Zealand Labour Party, http://labour.org.nz/about-us, accessed 19 December 2011.