Government appointed after the 1996 election
National, NZ First formed the government following the 1996 election. The ministry was appointed on 1996-12-16, 65 days after polling day, with James Bolger as Prime Minister.
Majority coalition
- Prime Minister
- James Bolger
- Election
- Ministers appointed
- Formation time
- 65 daysElection to ministerial appointment
These fields describe the post-election appointment. Later changes are separate events.
View governing parties and their election seats