The Mother of All Departments: The History of the Department of Internal AffairsBrings to life the history of the most important agency of government in New Zealand for much of the last century. It traces the evolution of the Department of Internal Affairs from its genesis as the Colonial Secretary's Office in 1840, providing an overview of the development and expansion of government in New Zealand. |
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The Liberal years 18911912 | 47 |
The Hislop era 191228 | 69 |
Depression and the early Heenan years 192940 | 95 |
Heenan in top gear 194049 | 119 |
The Department loses ground in the 1950s | 144 |
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The Mother of all Departments: The History of the Department of Internal Affairs Michael Bassett No preview available - 2013 |
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