Political History of New Zealand/The New Zealand Government Today

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The New Zealand Government Today
New Zealand is currently run by the National Party, under the leadership of John Key. The formal coalition comprises of the National Party and the Maori Party, but the New Zealand First, Act, and United Future parties provide confidence and supply to National in return for their leaders being ministers outside of cabinet.

The leader of the opposition is Phil Goff, who is the leader of the Labour Party. The Progressive Party and the Green Party are also in opposition of the Government.

Current Parties in Parliament
New Zealand Political Parties in Parliamant Website

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