The Parliament of New Zealand consists of the Queen of New Zealand and the New Zealand House of Representatives and, until 1951, the New Zealand Legislative Council. The House of Representatives is often referred to (incorrectly) as "Parliament".
The House of Representatives usually consists of 120 Members of Parliament (MPs), sometimes more due to overhang seats. MPs are directly elected by universal suffrage. The form of New Zealand government ...
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The Parliament of New Zealand consists of the Queen of New Zealand and the New Zealand House of Representatives and, until 1951, the New Zealand Legislative Council. The House of Representatives is often referred to (incorrectly) as "Parliament".
The House of Representatives usually consists of 120 Members of Parliament (MPs), sometimes more due to overhang seats. MPs are directly elected by universal suffrage. The form of New Zealand government essentially follows the Westminster system, and the government is led by the Prime Minister and cabinet who are chosen from amongst the members of the House of Representatives.
Parliament is physically located in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand since 1865.
The Parliament was established by the British New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 which established a bicameral legislature.
The upper house, the Legislative Council, was abolished in 1951 so the legislature is now unicameral. Parliament received full control over all New Zealand...
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