A general election was held on 8 December and saw the second National government defeated by a large margin , with the Labour Party winning 55 of 87 seats in Parliament .
The 36th Parliament of New Zealand concluded .
A general election was held on 8 December and saw the second National government defeated by a large margin , with the Labour Party winning 55 of 87 seats in Parliament of New Zealand .
The 36th Parliament of New Zealand concluded .