- Who is the current Prime Minister of New Zealand as of 2024?
- A. Jacinda Ardern
- B. Bill English
- C. Helen Clark
- D. Christopher Luxon
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand served the longest consecutive term?
- A. John Key
- B. Helen Clark
- C. Richard Seddon
- D. Michael Joseph Savage
- Who was the Prime Minister of New Zealand before Jacinda Ardern?
- A. Bill English
- B. Helen Clark
- C. John Key
- D. Geoffrey Palmer
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand was known for introducing the “KiwiSaver” scheme?
- A. Geoffrey Palmer
- B. Helen Clark
- C. John Key
- D. Bill English
- Who was the Prime Minister of New Zealand during World War II?
- A. John Key
- B. Peter Fraser
- C. Michael Joseph Savage
- D. Helen Clark
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand is credited with significant economic reforms in the 1980s?
- A. Helen Clark
- B. David Lange
- C. Richard Seddon
- D. Robert Muldoon
- Who was the Prime Minister of New Zealand in the early 2000s?
- A. Helen Clark
- B. John Key
- C. Michael Joseph Savage
- D. Bill English
- Which Prime Minister led New Zealand during the 1970s energy crisis?
- A. David Lange
- B. Robert Muldoon
- C. Peter Fraser
- D. Michael Joseph Savage
- Who was the first female Prime Minister of New Zealand?
- A. Helen Clark
- B. Jenny Shipley
- C. Jacinda Ardern
- D. Ruth Richardson
- Which Prime Minister was known for his leadership during the Great Depression in New Zealand?
- A. Michael Joseph Savage
- B. Peter Fraser
- C. John Key
- D. Richard Seddon
- Who succeeded Richard Seddon as Prime Minister of New Zealand?
- A. Michael Joseph Savage
- B. Joseph Ward
- C. Peter Fraser
- D. John Key
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand was involved in significant social reform and the introduction of the welfare state?
- A. Helen Clark
- B. Michael Joseph Savage
- C. Bill English
- D. Jacinda Ardern
- Who served as Prime Minister of New Zealand during the introduction of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990?
- A. David Lange
- B. Helen Clark
- C. Geoffrey Palmer
- D. John Key
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand was known for his “Think Big” projects in the 1980s?
- A. Robert Muldoon
- B. David Lange
- C. John Key
- D. Helen Clark
- Who was the Prime Minister of New Zealand during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake?
- A. Helen Clark
- B. David Lange
- C. John Key
- D. Bill English
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand was known for his efforts in establishing the Treaty of Waitangi settlements?
- A. Helen Clark
- B. David Lange
- C. John Key
- D. Geoffrey Palmer
- Who served as Prime Minister immediately after Michael Joseph Savage?
- A. Robert Muldoon
- B. Peter Fraser
- C. Helen Clark
- D. John Key
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand was known for his strong stance on environmental issues?
- A. Michael Joseph Savage
- B. David Lange
- C. John Key
- D. Bill English
- Who was the Prime Minister of New Zealand when the country adopted a mixed-member proportional (MMP) electoral system?
- A. David Lange
- B. Jim Bolger
- C. Helen Clark
- D. John Key
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand implemented the “Jobs for Nature” program?
- A. Helen Clark
- B. Jacinda Ardern
- C. John Key
- D. Bill English
- Who was the Prime Minister of New Zealand during the early 1990s economic recession?
- A. Jacinda Ardern
- B. Helen Clark
- C. Jim Bolger
- D. Geoffrey Palmer
- Which Prime Minister was known for his “Tory” policies and social conservatism in the late 1970s and early 1980s?
- A. Michael Joseph Savage
- B. Robert Muldoon
- C. David Lange
- D. Jim Bolger
- Who was the Prime Minister of New Zealand before the 2020 general election?
- A. David Lange
- B. Geoffrey Palmer
- C. Jacinda Ardern
- D. Bill English
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand introduced the Employment Contracts Act 1991?
- A. Geoffrey Palmer
- B. Jim Bolger
- C. Helen Clark
- D. John Key
- Who served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand immediately before Jacinda Ardern?
- A. Helen Clark
- B. Bill English
- C. John Key
- D. Jim Bolger
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand was in office during the signing of the Free Trade Agreement with China?
- A. Michael Joseph Savage
- B. Helen Clark
- C. John Key
- D. Bill English
- Who was the Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989, known for economic reforms?
- A. David Lange
- B. Robert Muldoon
- C. Jim Bolger
- D. Geoffrey Palmer
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand was known for his advocacy of nuclear-free policies?
- A. Helen Clark
- B. John Key
- C. David Lange
- D. Robert Muldoon
- Who was the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand?
- A. David Lange
- B. Jacinda Ardern
- C. Michael Joseph Savage
- D. John Key
- Which Prime Minister of New Zealand is known for her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2019 Christchurch attacks?
- A. Bill English
- B. John Key
- C. Jacinda Ardern
- D. Helen Clark
| Prime Minister | Term Start | Term End | Key Events/Details |
| Henry Sewell | 1856 | 1856 | First Prime Minister of New Zealand, known for initiating colonial government reforms. |
| Edward Stafford | 1856 | 1861 | Served multiple terms; significant in early colonial administration. |
| Frederick Whitaker | 1863 | 1864 | His term focused on military matters during the New Zealand Wars. |
| John Balance | 1891 | 1894 | Known for his role in social and economic reforms. |
| Richard Seddon | 1893 | 1906 | Longest-serving Prime Minister; implemented significant social reforms and expanded welfare. |
| Joseph Ward | 1906 | 1912 | Known for his contributions to economic policies and imperial trade. |
| William Massey | 1912 | 1925 | Led during WWI; his government focused on national development and agricultural reform. |
| George Forbes | 1930 | 1935 | His tenure included dealing with the Great Depression. |
| Michael Joseph Savage | 1935 | 1940 | First Labour Prime Minister; introduced the welfare state and social security reforms. |
| Peter Fraser | 1940 | 1949 | Led New Zealand during WWII; continued Labour reforms and post-war reconstruction. |
| Sidney Holland | 1949 | 1957 | Focused on economic development and staunch anti-communism policies. |
| Keith Holyoake | 1957 | 1958 | Served as Prime Minister and also as Governor-General. |
| Walter Nash | 1957 | 1960 | Known for his economic policies and contributions to New Zealand’s post-war recovery. |
| Jack Marshall | 1972 | 1972 | His brief tenure was marked by economic challenges and political instability. |
| Norman Kirk | 1972 | 1974 | Known for his commitment to social justice and health reforms. |
| Bill Rowling | 1974 | 1975 | Managed a challenging economic period and transitional government. |
| Robert Muldoon | 1975 | 1984 | Known for his conservative policies and “Think Big” projects. |
| David Lange | 1984 | 1989 | Led economic reforms and introduced the nuclear-free policy. |
| Geoffrey Palmer | 1989 | 1990 | Known for his constitutional reforms and handling the aftermath of the 1990s economic reforms. |
| Jim Bolger | 1990 | 1997 | His term included significant economic and social reforms, including the introduction of MMP. |
| Jenny Shipley | 1997 | 1999 | First female Prime Minister; her term focused on economic reform and social issues. |
| Helen Clark | 1999 | 2008 | First female Labour Prime Minister; her tenure saw significant progress in social policy and international relations. |
| John Key | 2008 | 2016 | Focused on economic management, tax cuts, and handling the aftermath of the global financial crisis. |
| Bill English | 2016 | 2017 | Known for his focus on fiscal discipline and social issues. |
| Jacinda Ardern | 2017 | 2022 | Her tenure was noted for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Christchurch attacks. |
| Christopher Luxon | 2022 | Present | Focuses on economic recovery and managing post-pandemic challenges. |