Social Democratic Party (New Zealand)
Social Democratic Party of New Zealand | |
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| Abbreviation | SDP |
| Founded | 1 July 1913 |
| Dissolved | 1 June 1922 (continuing group) |
| Merger of | United Labour Party New Zealand Socialist Party |
| Merged into | Labour Party |
| Ideology | Social democracy |
| Political position | Centre-left to left-wing |
The Social Democratic Party of New Zealand was an early centre-left to left-wing political party. It existed only a short time before being amalgamated into the new Labour Party. During its period of existence, the party held two seats in Parliament.