Sixth Government (2017–present) New Zealand Labour Party
during 2017 general election, labour party gained 36.6% of party vote , increased presence in house of representatives 46 seats, making second largest party in parliament. on 19 october 2017, new zealand first leader winston peters announced party form coalition government labour, citing changing international , internal economic circumstances reasoning behind decision, coupled belief labour government best-placed handle social , economic welfare of new zealanders in global environment undergoing rapid , seismic change. coalition, combined confidence , supply green party, saw labour return government first time since 2008. the labour government has pledged eliminate child poverty, make tertiary education free, reduce immigration 20,000-30,000, decriminalise abortion, introduce water royalty , make rivers swimmable within 10 years.