Grey played a central role in 19th-century New Zealand politics, serving two terms as Governor before entering Parliament to fight Vogel's plans to abolish the provinces. He was the first person to hold both positions.
Known as 'King Dick', Seddon had dominated New Zealand politics since the early 1890s. His Liberal government is widely credited with establishing the tradition of state-supported welfare in this country.
Richard Seddon became the Liberal Party's second premier following the death in office of John Ballance. Immortalised as ‘King Dick’, Seddon would dominate the New Zealand political landscape for the next 13 years.
