Created by Bob Jones, the New Zealand Party came out of nowhere to gain 12% of the vote in the 1984 election and play a key role in defeating Robert Muldoon’s government. Although it failed to win any seats, this short-lived minor party left a lasting mark on the country's political landscape.

This comprehensive study explores the rapid rise and fall of the party through firsthand interviews with key figures and exclusive access to Jones’s private archives. It offers an engaging look into a pivotal moment in New Zealand political history.