A report on New Zealand House of Representatives
Sole chamber of the New Zealand Parliament.
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New Zealand Parliament
6 linksThe New Zealand Parliament (Pāremata Aotearoa) is the unicameral legislature of New Zealand, consisting of the Queen of New Zealand (Queen-in-Parliament) and the New Zealand House of Representatives.
Prime Minister of New Zealand
6 linksHead of government of New Zealand.
Head of government of New Zealand.
The convention stipulates that the governor-general must select as prime minister the person most likely to command the support, or confidence, of the House of Representatives.
New Zealand Legislative Council
4 linksThe upper house of the General Assembly of New Zealand between 1853 and 1951.
The upper house of the General Assembly of New Zealand between 1853 and 1951.
Unlike the elected lower house, the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council was wholly appointed by the governor-general.
Governor-General of New Zealand
5 linksViceregal representative of the monarch of New Zealand, currently Queen Elizabeth II.
Viceregal representative of the monarch of New Zealand, currently Queen Elizabeth II.
Although the governor-general's powers are in theory extensive, they are in practice very limited; most political power is exercised by the New Zealand Parliament (which is composed of the Governor-General-in-Parliament and the House of Representatives), through the prime minister and Cabinet.
New Zealand Government
3 linksCentral government through which political authority is exercised in New Zealand.
Central government through which political authority is exercised in New Zealand.
Based on the principle of responsible government, it operates within the framework that "the Queen reigns, but the government rules, so long as it has the support of the House of Representatives".
2020 New Zealand general election
2 linksHeld on Saturday 17 October 2020 to determine the composition of the 53rd parliament.
Held on Saturday 17 October 2020 to determine the composition of the 53rd parliament.
Voters elected 120 members to the House of Representatives, 72 from single-member electorates and 48 from closed party lists.
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives
2 linksIn New Zealand, the speaker of the House of Representatives, commonly known as the speaker of the House (Te mana whakawā o te Whare), is the presiding officer and highest authority of the New Zealand House of Representatives.
New Zealand Constitution Act 1852
2 linksThe New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 (15 & 16 Vict.
The New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 (15 & 16 Vict.
The bicameral General Assembly (often referred to as Parliament, but not officially so called until 1986), consisting of the governor, a legislative council and a House of Representatives;
List of political parties in New Zealand
0 linksNew Zealand national politics have featured a pervasive party system since the early 20th century.
New Zealand national politics have featured a pervasive party system since the early 20th century.
Usually, all members of Parliament's unicameral House of Representatives belong to a political party.
Legislature broadcasters in New Zealand
0 linksLegislature broadcasters in New Zealand are broadcasters of the New Zealand Parliament House of Representatives.