1969 New Zealand General Election
29 November 1969 · The two-party era · 84 seats, 43 for a majority
The 1969 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of Parliament's 36th term. It saw the Second National Government headed by Prime Minister Keith Holyoake of the National Party win a fourth consecutive term.
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
45 of 84 seats
Turnout
88.9%
The result
National
Keith Holyoake · 45.2% of votes · +1 seats
45
seats
Labour
Norman Kirk · 44.2% of votes · +4 seats
39
seats