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    New Zealand - Government
    Based on the etymology of New Zealand, it was the name is an anglicized form of the Dutch name Nieuw Zeeland, or "New Sea Land," which was first used in 1643 in honor of the Dutch province of Zeeland. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 16 regions and 1 territory*; Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Chatham Islands*, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu-Wanganui, Marlborough, Nelson, Northland, Otago, Southland, Taranaki, Tasman, Waikato, Wellington, West Coast
    National symbols

    Southern Cross constellation (four five-pointed stars), kiwi (bird), silver fern.

    The flag
    The National flag of New Zealand has no official description available.
    The National Anthem
    Title N/A
    Lyric/music N/A
    More about the government of New Zealand
    Date of Independence 26 September 1907 (from the UK)
    National holiday Waitangi Day, 6 February (1840); Anzac Day, 25 April (1915)
    Legal system common law system, based on English model, with special legislation and land courts for the Maori
    International law organization participation accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
    Constitution
    History New Zealand has no single constitution document; the Constitution Act 1986, effective 1 January 1987, includes only part of the uncodified constitution; others include a collection of statutes or "acts of Parliament," the Treaty of Waitangi, Orders in Council, letters patent, court decisions, and unwritten conventions
    Amendment process Proposed as bill by Parliament or by referendum called either by the government or by citizens; passage of a bill as an act normally requires two separate readings with committee reviews in between to make changes and corrections, a third reading approved by the House of Representatives membership or by the majority of votes in a referendum, and assent of the governor-general; passage of amendments to reserved constitutional provisions affecting the term of Parliament, electoral districts, and voting restrictions requires approval by 75% of the House membership or the majority of votes in a referendum
    Citizenship
    Citizenship by birth no
    Citizenship by descent only at least one parent must be a citizen of New Zealand
    Dual citizenship recognized yes
    Residency requirement for naturalization 3 years
    Executive Branch
    Chief of state King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor-General Dame Cindy KIRO (since 21 October 2021)
    Head of government Prime Minister Christopher LUXON (since 27 November 2023)
    Cabinet Executive Council appointed by the governor-general on the recommendation of the prime minister
    Election/appointment process the monarchy is hereditary; governor-general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the governor-general appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister; deputy prime minister also appointed by the governor-general
    Legislative branch
    Legislature name House of Representatives
    Legislative structure Unicameral
    Number of seats 120 (all directly elected)
    Electoral system Mixed system
    Scope of elections Full renewal
    Term in office 3 years
    Most recent election date 10/14/2023
    Parties elected and seats per party National Party (49); Labour Party (34); Green Party (14); ACT New Zealand (11); New Zealand First (8); Te Pāti Māori (4); Others (2)
    Percentage of women in chamber 45.1%
    Expected date of next election September 2026
    Judicial branch
    Highest court(s) Supreme Court (consists of 5 justices, including the chief justice)
    Judge selection and term of office Justices appointed by the governor-general upon the recommendation of the attorney- general; justices appointed until compulsory retirement at age 70
    Subordinate courts Court of Appeal; High Court; tribunals and authorities; district courts; specialized courts for issues related to employment, environment, family, Maori lands, youth, military; tribunals
    Diplomatic representation in the US
    Chief of mission Ambassador Rosemary BANKS (since 17 June 2024)
    Chancery 37 Observatory Circle NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Telephone [1] (202) 328-4800
    FAX [1] (202) 667-5277
    Email address and website
    wshinfo@mfat.govt.nz

    https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/americas/united-states-of-america/
    Consulate(s) general Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York
    Diplomatic representation from the US
    Chief of mission Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires David GEHRENBECK (since January 2025); note - also accredited to Samoa
    Embassy 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington 6011
    Mailing address 4370 Auckland Place, Washington DC  20521-4370
    Telephone [64] (4) 462-6000
    FAX [64] (4) 499-0490
    Email address and website
    AucklandACS@state.gov

    https://nz.usembassy.gov/
    Consulate(s) general Auckland
    National heritage
    Total World Heritage Sites 3 (2 natural, 1 mixed)
    Selected World Heritage Site locales Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand (n); Tongariro National Park (m); New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands (n)
    Key Political parties and their leaders in New Zealand
  • None / No active registered political parties.
    • International organization participation
  • ADB
  • ANZUS
  • APEC
  • ARF
  • ASEAN (dialogue partner)
  • Australia Group
  • BIS
  • C
  • CD
  • CP
  • EAS
  • EBRD
  • FAO
  • FATF
  • IAEA
  • IBRD
  • ICAO
  • ICC (national committees)
  • ICCt
  • ICRM
  • IDA
  • IEA
  • IFAD
  • IFC
  • IFRCS
  • IHO
  • ILO
  • IMF
  • IMO
  • IMSO
  • Interpol
  • IOC
  • IOM
  • IPU
  • ISO
  • ITSO
  • ITU
  • ITUC (NGOs)
  • MIGA
  • NSG
  • OECD
  • OPCW
  • Pacific Alliance (observer)
  • Paris Club (associate)
  • PCA
  • PIF
  • SICA (observer)
  • Sparteca
  • SPC
  • UN
  • UNCTAD
  • UNESCO
  • UNHCR
  • UNIDO
  • UNMISS
  • UNOOSA
  • UNTSO
  • UPU
  • Wassenaar Arrangement
  • WCO
  • WFTU (NGOs)
  • WHO
  • WIPO
  • WMO
  • WTO
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