Government appointed after the 1987 election
Labour formed the government following the 1987 election. The ministry was appointed on 1987-08-24, 9 days after polling day, with David Lange as Prime Minister.
Single-party majority
- Prime Minister
- David Lange
- Election
- Ministers appointed
- Formation time
- 9 daysElection to ministerial appointment
These fields describe the post-election appointment. Later changes are separate events.
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