Keith Holyoake

The Right Honorable Sir Keith Jacka Holyoake, KG, GCMG, CH, QSO was a New Zealand politician. He was National Party Prime Minister from September 20, 1957 to December 12, 1957, then again from December 12, 1960 to February 7, 1972. Five years later, he was appointed Governor-General of New Zealand from 1977 to 1980.

Early life

Holyoake was born on 11 February 1904, a short distance from Pahiatua, a town in New Zealand's Wairarapa region. His family lived for a time in both Hastings and Tauranga, but in 1913, settled in Riwaka, near Motueka.

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11 February - 1904 - Pahiatua - New Zealand - Wairarapa - Hastings - Tauranga - 1913 - Motueka

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At age 12, having left school after his father's death, Holyoake worked on the family hop and tobacco farm in Riwaka. His mother, Esther, had trained as a school teacher, and continued Holyoake's education at home. After taking over the management of the farm, he became involved in various local farming associations, something which increased his interest in politics.

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Hop - Tobacco

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