Sidney Holland

ModernPoliticianNew Zealand1893 — 1961

First NZ National Party prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1893

Died

1961

Country

New Zealand

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score52.8

Sidney Holland — Complete Timeline

1949 AD

Became Prime Minister of New ZealandPolitical Action◆ Major

Holland became Prime Minister on 13 December 1949 after leading the National Party to victory in the general election. He was the first National Party prime minister, ending Labour's 14-year rule.

Prime MinisterNational Party

Impact: national

1950 AD

Abolished the Legislative CouncilReform◆ Major

Holland's government abolished the Legislative Council, New Zealand's upper house of parliament, in 1950. This made New Zealand a unicameral legislature, a major constitutional change.

Constitutional ReformUnicameralism

Impact: nationalconstructive

1957 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Holland resigned as Prime Minister on 20 September 1957 due to ill health. He was succeeded by Keith Holyoake, ending his eight-year tenure.

ResignationHealth Issues

Impact: national