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Viceregal representative of the monarch of New Zealand, currently Queen Elizabeth II.
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Monarchy of New Zealand
16 linksConstitutional system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign and head of state of New Zealand.
Constitutional system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign and head of state of New Zealand.
Since the monarch resides in the United Kingdom (the oldest Commonwealth realm), most of the royal constitutional and ceremonial duties within the Realm of New Zealand are typically carried out by his or her representative, the governor-general of New Zealand.
Prime Minister of New Zealand
14 linksHead of government of New Zealand.
Head of government of New Zealand.
They are responsible for chairing meetings of Cabinet; allocating posts to ministers within the government; acting as the spokesperson for the government; and providing advice to the sovereign or the sovereign's representative, the governor-general.
New Zealand Parliament
8 linksUnicameral legislature of New Zealand, consisting of the Queen of New Zealand (Queen-in-Parliament) and the New Zealand House of Representatives.
Unicameral legislature of New Zealand, consisting of the Queen of New Zealand (Queen-in-Parliament) and the New Zealand House of Representatives.
The Queen is usually represented by her governor-general.
George Grey
7 linksBritish soldier, explorer, colonial administrator and writer.
British soldier, explorer, colonial administrator and writer.
He served in a succession of governing positions: Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony, and the 11th premier of New Zealand.
Letters Patent Constituting the Office of Governor-General of New Zealand
5 linksRoyal decree and a part of the uncodified New Zealand constitution.
Royal decree and a part of the uncodified New Zealand constitution.
The letters patent—essentially an open letter from the monarch (in this case, Queen Elizabeth II) that is a legal instrument—constitutes the office of governor-general as the monarch's representative in the Realm of New Zealand, vests executive authority in the governor-general, establishes the Executive Council to advise the governor-general, and makes provision for the exercise of the governor-general's powers should the office be vacant.
Executive Council of New Zealand
4 linksThe Executive Council of New Zealand (Te Komiti Matua o Aotearoa) is the full group of "responsible advisers" to the governor-general, who advise on state and constitutional affairs.
Cindy Kiro
4 linksDame Alcyion Cynthia Kiro (née Simpson; born 1958) is a New Zealand public health academic, administrator, and advocate, who has served as the 22nd governor-general of New Zealand since 21 October 2021.
Ministers in the New Zealand Government
4 linksMinisters, in the New Zealand Government, are members of Parliament (MPs) who hold ministerial warrants from the Crown to perform certain functions of government.
Ministers, in the New Zealand Government, are members of Parliament (MPs) who hold ministerial warrants from the Crown to perform certain functions of government.
This includes formulating and implementing policies and advising the governor-general.
Realm of New Zealand
4 linksThe Realm of New Zealand consists of the entire area (or realm) in which the monarch of New Zealand functions as head of state.
The Realm of New Zealand consists of the entire area (or realm) in which the monarch of New Zealand functions as head of state.
The governor-general of New Zealand represents the monarch throughout the Realm of New Zealand, though the Cook Islands have an additional queen's representative.
Treaty of Waitangi
7 linksTreaty first signed on 6 February 1840 by Captain William Hobson as consul for the British Crown and Māori chiefs (rangatira) from the North Island of New Zealand.
Treaty first signed on 6 February 1840 by Captain William Hobson as consul for the British Crown and Māori chiefs (rangatira) from the North Island of New Zealand.
It was drafted with the intention of establishing a British Governor of New Zealand, recognising Māori ownership of their lands, forests and other possessions, and giving Māori the rights of British subjects.