Sidney Holland

Sidney Holland was a New Zealand politician who led the National Party from 1940 to 1957 and served as prime minister from 1949 to 1957.

Peter Fraser: Peter Fraser was a New Zealand Labour politician who served as prime minister from 1940 to 1949. Fraser led the Labour government Holland defeated in the 1949 election.
1949 New Zealand general election: The New Zealand general election in which the National Party defeated the Labour government. Its result brought Holland to the premiership.
New Zealand National Party: A major New Zealand political party founded in 1936, traditionally associated with centre-right politics. Holland led the party through its first period in national government.
First Labour Government of New Zealand: The New Zealand government led by Michael Joseph Savage from 1935 to 1940, known for expanding social welfare. Holland’s National Party formed in opposition to the Labour government’s program.
Keith Holyoake: Keith Holyoake was a New Zealand politician who served as prime minister from 1960 to 1972. Holyoake succeeded Holland as National Party leader and later became prime minister.
1951 New Zealand waterfront dispute: A major industrial conflict between New Zealand waterfront employers and workers that lasted for 151 days. Holland’s government declared a state of emergency and restricted support for the strikers.
New Zealand welfare state: The system of public services and income support developed by successive New Zealand governments. Holland’s government retained much of Labour’s welfare system while changing its administration and emphasis.
Second Labour Government of New Zealand: The New Zealand government led by Walter Nash from 1957 to 1960. It replaced Holland’s government and reversed some of its economic measures.
Adam Hamilton: Adam Hamilton was a New Zealand politician who led the National Party from 1936 to 1940. Hamilton was the party leader Holland succeeded in 1940.
1957 New Zealand general election: The New Zealand general election in which Labour narrowly defeated the National government. The result ended Holland’s period as prime minister.

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