A charismatic ex-soldier, orator and propagandist, John A. Lee was a dynamic figure in the Labour Party from the 1920s until 1940, when he was expelled for attacking the leadership of M.J. Savage.
John A Lee
Personal details
Full Name:
John Alfred Alexander Lee
Lifetime:
31 Oct 1891 – 13 Jun 1982
Biography
Events In History
25 March 1940
A charismatic ex-soldier, orator and writer, John A. Lee had been active in the New Zealand Labour Party since shortly after the First World War.
Articles
State housing
New Zealand's first state house was formally opened on 18 September 1937. But the government has provided rental housing for New Zealanders for more than a century. Explore the history of this country's various state housing schemes and their contribution to the New Zealand way of life. Read the full article
Page 3 - The state steps in and out
The National government introduced full market rents in 1991 to reduce the state role in housing provision. From the start, public debate over state housing policy in New Zealand
Main image: John A Lee in 1938
Labour’s John A. Lee was among the first politicians to exploit the huge potential of radio broadcasting as an electioneering medium.
