1966 New Zealand General Election
26 November 1966 · The two-party era · 80 seats, 41 for a majority
The National Party had established its second administration following the 1960 elections, and had been re-elected in the 1963 election. Keith Holyoake remained Prime Minister.
Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in Vietnam War (1965–1973). Conflicts →
Prime Minister before
Keith Holyoake
National
Prime Minister (continued)
Keith Holyoake
National
Largest force
National
44 of 80 seats
Turnout
86.0%
The result
National
Keith Holyoake · 43.6% of votes · -1 seats
44
seats
Labour
Norman Kirk · 41.4% of votes · 0 seats
35
seats
Social Credit
Vernon Cracknell · 14.5% of votes · +1 seats
1
seats