Government appointed after the 1981 election
National formed the government following the 1981 election. The ministry was appointed on 1981-12-11, 13 days after polling day, with Robert Muldoon as Prime Minister.
Single-party majority
- Prime Minister
- Robert Muldoon
- Election
- Ministers appointed
- Formation time
- 13 daysElection to ministerial appointment
These fields describe the post-election appointment. Later changes are separate events.
View governing parties and their election seats