New Zealand First

New Zealand First is a conservative and populist political party in New Zealand. It was founded in July 1993, following the 19 March 1993 resignation of its leader and founder, Winston Peters, from the then-governing National Party. It has formed governments with both major parties in New Zealand: first with the National Party from 1996 to 1998, and then with the Labour Party from 2005 to 2008. The party sits on the cross-benches and during the 50th New Zealand Parliament tended to vote with the Opposition against Government policies.

New Zealand First

New Zealand First is a conservative and populist political party in New Zealand. It was founded in July 1993, following the 19 March 1993 resignation of its leader and founder, Winston Peters, from the then-governing National Party. It has formed governments with both major parties in New Zealand: first with the National Party from 1996 to 1998, and then with the Labour Party from 2005 to 2008. The party sits on the cross-benches and during the 50th New Zealand Parliament tended to vote with the Opposition against Government policies.