Second Labour Government of New Zealand

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Second Labour Government
Ministries of New Zealand
1957–1960
The Labour Cabinet of New Zealand pictured in 1957
Date formed	12 December 1957
Date dissolved	12 December 1960
People and organisations
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Prime Minister	Walter Nash
Deputy Prime Minister	Jerry Skinner
Member party	Labour Party
Opposition party	National Party
Opposition leader	Keith Holyoake
History
Election	1957 general election
Predecessor	First National Government of New Zealand
Successor	Second National Government of New Zealand

The Second Labour Government of New Zealand was the government of New Zealand from 1957 to 1960. It was most notable for raising taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and petrol, a move which was probably responsible for the government lasting for only one term. It was headed by the Prime Minister Walter Nash.