Who did Jenny Shipley form a coalition government with in 1997?
ACT
Green Party
New Zealand First
Labour Party
Answer
In 1997, Jenny Shipley, the leader of the National Party, formed a coalition government with New Zealand First. This was after the National Party won the general election but did not have a majority in Parliament. New Zealand First agreed to support the National Party in government in exchange for certain concessions, including the appointment of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters as Deputy Prime Minister.
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