New Zealand Republican Party (1967)
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The New Zealand Republican Party of 1967 was a political party which campaigned for the creation of a New Zealand republic
. It was founded by Bruce Jesson
in 1967, and was linked to the Republican Association
.
It did not win any seats in Parliament, and was dissolved in 1974. Later, another party
, which was also subsequently dissolved, arose under the same name. The two are, however, unconnected.
Republicanism in New Zealand
Republicanism in New Zealand is a theoretical political concept, the implementation of which would result in changing New Zealand's current constitutional monarchy to that of a republic...
. It was founded by Bruce Jesson
Bruce Jesson
Bruce Edward Jesson was a left wing journalist, author and political figure in New Zealand.-Early life:Bruce Edward Jesson was the son of Victor John and Edna Cavell Jesson and the great-grandson of an immigrant from Leicestershire,UKHe was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School Bruce Edward...
in 1967, and was linked to the Republican Association
Republican Association of New Zealand
The Republican Association of New Zealand was a political organisation in New Zealand with the aim of supporting the creation of a New Zealand republic.-History:...
.
It did not win any seats in Parliament, and was dissolved in 1974. Later, another party
New Zealand Republican Party (1995)
The New Zealand Republican Party of 1995 was a political party which campaigned for the creation of a New Zealand republic as one of its main policies...
, which was also subsequently dissolved, arose under the same name. The two are, however, unconnected.
See also
- Republicanism in New ZealandRepublicanism in New ZealandRepublicanism in New Zealand is a theoretical political concept, the implementation of which would result in changing New Zealand's current constitutional monarchy to that of a republic...
- Republican Association of New ZealandRepublican Association of New ZealandThe Republican Association of New Zealand was a political organisation in New Zealand with the aim of supporting the creation of a New Zealand republic.-History:...
- Bruce JessonBruce JessonBruce Edward Jesson was a left wing journalist, author and political figure in New Zealand.-Early life:Bruce Edward Jesson was the son of Victor John and Edna Cavell Jesson and the great-grandson of an immigrant from Leicestershire,UKHe was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School Bruce Edward...