1977: Holyoake Appointed Governor General

October 26, 2019

By AHNZ

Today in New Zealand history, 26 October 1977, Keith Holyoake appointed the new Governor General of New Zealand by his protege Prime Minister Robert Muldoon.

A controversial move by Rob. He was not only posting the previous National Party Prime Minister but a man who was, a moment before, a member of Cabinet.

The next GG appointment is due in 2021 and in my opinion it will again be a controversial figure, probably the choice of our present Prime Minister. Helen Clark or Susan Devoy?

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Note: When I first wrote this I was certain Devoy would make her political move. Instead of rising, she made an aborted attempt to become Tauranga’s mayor. So much for that. Too late now for her to rise before this Victimhood Culture fades out.

Image Ref. Your Government- A Guide to the way NZ in Run (1987)

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