1954 New Zealand General Election
13 November 1954 · The two-party era · 80 seats, 41 for a majority
The 1954 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 31st term. It saw the governing National Party remain in office, but with a slightly reduced majority.
Prime Minister before
Sidney Holland
National
Prime Minister (continued)
Sidney Holland
National
Largest force
National
45 of 80 seats
Turnout
91.4%
The result
National
Sidney Holland · 44.3% of votes · -5 seats
45
seats
Labour
Walter Nash · 44.1% of votes · +5 seats
35
seats