Leaders
Helen Clark is the longest serving leader of the Labour Party, and while some dispute exists as to when Harry Holland officially became leader, by 26 October 2008 she had passed his longest possible leadership term. Following the loss to the National Party in the 8 November 2008 elections, Helen Clark stood down as leader of the Labour Party, with Phil Goff succeeding her until the 2011 election defeat, when he stepped down on 13 December. He was replaced as leader by David Shearer after a caucus vote.
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