At almost 76, Walter Nash was New Zealand’s oldest incoming PM and the last foreign-born one. He had two wives, Lotty and Parliament. He was still an MP when he died aged 86.
Walter Nash
Personal details
Full Name:
Walter Nash
Lifetime:
12 Feb 1882 – 4 Jun 1968
Prime Minister:
12 Dec 1957–12 Dec 1960
Age on becoming Prime Minister:
75
Electorate:
Hutt
Political Party:
Labour
Biography
Events In History
9 May 1945
Germany surrendered on 7 May, New Zealand time, but acting Prime Minister Walter Nash insisted that celebrations wait until after British Prime Minister Winston Churchill officially announced peace at 1 a.m. on 9 May, New Zealand time.
Articles
The 1960s
Five decades ago most Kiwis enjoyed a standard of living that was the envy of other nations. During the 1960s the arrival of TV and jet airliners shrank our world, and New Zealanders began to express themselves on a range of international issues, including opposition to the Vietnam War. Read the full article
Page 11 - 1968 - key events
A selection of the key events in New Zealand history from
