Politics of New Zealand
== Politics of New Zealand ==
The politics of New Zealand function within a framework of a unitary parliamentary representative democracy. The structure of the government is based on the Westminster system, and the country is a constitutional monarchy with King Charles III as the head of state, represented by the Governor-General of New Zealand.
Government Structure[edit | edit source]
New Zealand's government is divided into three branches: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary.
Executive[edit | edit source]
The executive branch is headed by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who is the leader of the Parliament and the head of government. The Prime Minister is supported by the Cabinet, which is composed of ministers appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Legislature[edit | edit source]
The legislative branch is a unicameral body known as the New Zealand Parliament. It consists of the House of Representatives, which is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) elected through a mixed-member proportional representation system. The Parliament is responsible for passing laws, scrutinizing the government, and representing the public.
Judiciary[edit | edit source]
The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. It is responsible for interpreting and applying the law. The highest court in New Zealand is the Supreme Court of New Zealand, followed by the Court of Appeal and the High Court.
Political Parties[edit | edit source]
New Zealand has a multi-party system, with the two dominant parties being the Labour Party and the National Party. Other significant parties include the Green Party, the ACT Party, and the Māori Party.
Elections[edit | edit source]
General elections are held every three years to elect MPs to the House of Representatives. The Electoral Commission oversees the election process, ensuring it is fair and transparent. New Zealand also holds local government elections and referendums on specific issues.
Local Government[edit | edit source]
Local government in New Zealand is divided into regions, territorial authorities, and unitary authorities. These local bodies are responsible for local infrastructure, community services, and regulatory functions.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Constitution of New Zealand
- Governor-General of New Zealand
- Prime Minister of New Zealand
- New Zealand Parliament
- House of Representatives (New Zealand)
- Supreme Court of New Zealand
- New Zealand Labour Party
- New Zealand National Party
- Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
- ACT New Zealand
- Māori Party
- Electoral Commission (New Zealand)
- Regions of New Zealand
- Territorial authorities of New Zealand
- Unitary authorities of New Zealand
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