New Zealand - Government
Based on the etymolgy 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.

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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 (15); ACT New Zealand (11); New Zealand First (8); Other (6)
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
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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
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