1856 Fox Ministry

The Fox Ministry was the second responsible government to be formed in New Zealand.

From the outset, William Fox served as Prime Minister as well as Attorney-General.

Fox was the leader of a 'Wellington Party' of provincial supporters in opposition to the government of Henry Sewell during the 1856 session of Parliament.

He moved resolutions which led to the Sewell Ministry's demise.

Fox subsequently formed a new ministry at the Governor's invitation.