The New Zealand Conservative Party (originally known as Right of Centre) was a short-lived political party in New Zealand. It was founded by a dissident National Party MP, Ross Meurant.
Read more about New Zealand Conservative Party: Foundation, Relationship With National Party, General Election, 1996
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