Government of New Zealand

The Government of New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy.[1] It is based on the Westminster system.

The head of state in New Zealand is the monarch of the United Kingdom. The monarch is represented by the Governor-General.[1] The head of government is the Prime Minister.[2] He is also a member of the Parliament of New Zealand. The current head of state is King Charles III, King of New Zealand, and the current Prime Minister is Christopher Luxon. The Prime Minister is the leader of the Cabinet.

New Zealand has been a self-governing country since 1853. Elections are held every 3 years.[3] The government in New Zealand is further separated into three main branches, those being the executive (ministers and cabinet) branch, legislative, and judiciary branches.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 A. H. Angelo, Constitutional Law in New Zealand (Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer Law International, 2011), pp. 17–18
  2. ↑ New Zealand Mineral & Mining Sector Investment and Business Guide (Washington, DC: International Business Publications, 2013), p. 19
  3. ↑ "How government works". New Zealand Government. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Branches of government". Courts of New Zealand. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
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