The Honourable Sir Heinrich Arnold Nordmeyer, ONZ, KCMG, (1901 - 1989), often later known as Arnold Henry Nordmeyer, was a New Zealand politician. He was leader of the Labour Party for three years while it was in Opposition. 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Current Labour Party logo The New Zealand Labour Party formed as a political party in 1916, bringing together socialist groups advocating proportional representation and the Recall of Members of Parliament, as well as the nationalisation of production and of exchange. ... The Parliamentary Opposition is a form of political opposition to a designated government, particularly in a Westminster-based parliamentary system. ...

Nordmeyer was born on 7 February 1901 in Dunedin, New Zealand. His father was a German immigrant, while his mother was from Ireland. He was educated at the University of Otago, studying social science. After graduating, he studied theology, having always been highly religious. In 1925, he received his ordination as a Presbyterian minister, and was appointed to a position in the small town of Kurow. February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Alternative meanings at Dunedin (disambiguation) Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, located in coastal Otago. ... The University of Otago in Dunedin is New Zealands oldest university and the worlds most southerly. ... Terms like SOSE (Studies of Society & the Environment) not only refer to social sciences but also studies of the environment. ... Theology is literally reasonable discourse concerning God (Greek θεος, theos, God, + λογος, logos, word or reason). By extension, it also refers to the study of other religious topics. ... 1925 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the sacrament. ... Presbyterianism is a form of church government, practiced by many (although not all) of those Protestant churches (known as Reformed churches), which historically subscribed to the teachings of John Calvin. ... Kurow is a town in the Waitaki Valley in the South Island of New Zealand. ...

While in Kurow, he came into contact with Jerry Skinner, a trade union official involved with construction of a hydroelectric dam on the Waitaki River. Nordmeyer became highly interested in the welfare of the workers on this project, and consequently became interested in left-wing politics. A union (labor union in American English; trade union, sometimes trades union, in British English; either labour union or trade union in Canadian English) is a legal entity consisting of employees or workers having a common interest, such as all the assembly workers for one employer, or all the workers... Hydroelectric dam diagram The waters of Llyn Stwlan, the upper reservoir of the Ffestiniog Pumped-Storage Scheme in north Wales, can just be glimpsed on the right. ... The Waitaki River is a large river in the South Island of New Zealand, some 110 km long. ... In politics, left-wing, political left, leftism, or simply the left, are terms which refer (with no particular precision) to the segment of the political spectrum typically associated with any of several strains of socialism, social democracy, or liberalism (especially in the American sense of the word), or with opposition...

Shortly before the 1935 elections, Nordmeyer stepped down from his church position, stating an intent to contest the Oamaru seat for the Labour Party. In the election, Nordmeyer was elected. The 1935 election itself was a huge victory for Labour, and the party's leader, Michael Joseph Savage, became the country's first Labour Prime Minister. The 1935 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliaments 25th term. ... The coastal town of Oamaru serves as the principal centre of North Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. ... Michael Joseph Savage (March 23, 1872 - March 27, 1940) was a New Zealand politician and the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand. ... The Prime Minister of New Zealand is most senior officer in the Government of New Zealand. ...

In Parliament, Nordmeyer proved to be a skilled debater, but also had a somewhat troubled relationship with his party's leadership. Nordmeyer became part the faction led by John A. Lee, who criticised Savage's policies as too moderate. Gradually, however, Nordmeyer became disillusioned with Lee, alleging that Lee was egotistical and self-important. Nordmeyer later co-operated with more moderate politicians such as Walter Nash in drafting the party's social security policies. The New Zealand Parliament is the legislative body of the New Zealand government. ... John Alfred Alexander Lee (31 October 1891 - 13 June 1982) was a New Zealand politician and writer. ... Walter Nash (12 February 1882 - 4 June 1968) served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1957 to 1960, and was also highly influential in his role as Minister of Finance. ... For specific national programs, see Social Security (United States), National insurance (UK), Social Security (Sweden) Social security mainly refers to a field of social welfare concerned with social protection, or protection against socially recognized needs. ...

After the 1938 elections, which Labour won resoundingly, tensions between the moderate and extreme wings of the party became worse. Nordmeyer attempted to take a position between both groups, but was generally closer to Lee's camp than to the other. 1940 saw both the death of Savage, but also saw the expulsion from the Labour Party of Lee (a move which Nordmeyer opposed, although not strongly). Nordmeyer nominated Gervan McMillan, an old friend from Kurow and a supporter of Lee, as the party's new leader. McMillan, however, was defeated by Peter Fraser, Savage's chief lieutenant. The 1938 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliaments 26th term. ... 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Peter Fraser (1884 - 1950) served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 27 March 1940 until 13 December 1949. ...

In 1941, Nordmeyer became Minister of Health. In this role, he was responsible (along with Walter Nash) for introducing state subsidies for doctor's visits. In 1947, Nordmeyer became Minister of Industries and Commerce, and came to be regarded as one of the most senior members of the government. 1941 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In the 1949 elections, however, Labour was defeated by the National Party under Sidney Holland. Nordmeyer himself lost his seat of Oamaru. In 1950, however, Peter Fraser died, and Nordmeyer was elected as his replacement in the seat of Brooklyn. The 1949 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliaments 29th term. ... Current National Party logo The New Zealand National Party is the second largest political party in the New Zealand Parliament, and forms the core of the Opposition. ... Sidney George Holland (1893-1961) was Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1949 to 1957. ... 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In the short period between Fraser's death and Nordmeyer's return to Parliament, Walter Nash had been hastily elected leader of the Labour Party. The speed of Nash's ascent is sometimes seen as evidence that his supporters considered Nordmeyer a threat. Nordmeyer, although he had worked with Nash before, opposed Nash's elevation, having considerable objections to Nash's leadership style - Nordmeyer considered Nash to be both autocratic and uninspiring. In 1954, Nordmeyer began a challenge for the leadership. Although Nordmeyer gained considerable backing from certain sectors of the party, Nash enjoyed strong union support, and defeated the challenge in caucus on 23 June. 1954 was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A caucus is most generally defined as being a meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement. ... June 23 is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 191 days remaining. ...

When Labour won the 1957 elections, Nordmeyer was made Minister of Finance, and was ranked third within the government. A short time after taking office, Nordmeyer reached the conclusion that the country was on the brink of a balance of payments crisis, and decided to take strong measures in response. His first Budget (sometimes labeled "the Black Budget") introduced a number of unpopular changes, including significant tax increases. The particularly large tax increases for alcohol and tobacco, coupled with Nordmeyer's strong religious background, also created the impression that he was trying to impose puritan-like social reforms. Labour was voted out of office in the 1960 elections, something that many historians blame on Nordmeyer's "Black Budget". The 1957 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliaments 32nd term. ... The Minister of Finance is a senior figure within the government of New Zealand. ... The balance of payments is a measure of the payments that flow from one exports and imports of goods, services, and financial capital, as well financial transfers. ... In general usage, alcohol (from Arabic al-khwl الكحول, or al-ghawl الغول) refers almost always to ethanol, also known as grain alcohol, and often to any beverage that contains ethanol (see alcoholic beverage). ... Species N. glauca N. longiflora N. rustica N. sylvestris N. tabacum Ref: ITIS 30562 as of 2002-08-28 Tobacco () is a broad-leafed plant of the nightshade family, indigenous to North and South America, whose dried and cured leaves are often smoked (see tobacco smoking) in the form of... The 1960 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliaments 33rd term. ...

Despite attracting considerable blame for Labour's loss of support, Nordmeyer was elected to lead the Labour Party when Nash retired in 1963. The memory of the "Black Budget" still haunted Nordmeyer's profile, however, and many within the party believed that it was time for "a new generation" to take control. Norman Kirk eventually emerged as the favourite candidate to succeed Nordmeyer, and in a vote on 9 December 1965, Nordmeyer was defeated by 25 votes to 10. 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Norman Eric Kirk served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1972 until his sudden death in 1974 aqnd led the New Zealand Labour Party from 1965 to 1972. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ...

Nordmeyer remained in Parliament for another four years, retiring at the 1969 elections. He later held a number of roles in government, including a time as a director of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. In 1987, he was made a founding member of the Order of New Zealand. The final results of the New Zealand General Election 1969 were 45 seats won by the National Party, and 39 seats won by the Labour Party, with no minor parties winning any seats. ... Introduction The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is the central bank of New Zealand. ... 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Badge of the Order of New Zealand The Order of New Zealand is the highest locally awarded honour in the New Zealand Honours System. ...

Nordmeyer died in Wellington on 2 February 1989. He was survived by his wife, Frances Maria Kernahan, whom he had married in Oamaru on 28 October 1931. The couple had two children. October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... 1931 is a common year starting on Thursday. ...