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| + | The '''New Zealand Parliament''' is the unicameral legislature of [[New Zealand]]. | ||
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| + | The House of Representatives normally consists of 120 members of Parliament (MPs).<ref>https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/research-papers/document/00PLLawRP99031/size-of-the-house-of-representatives-120-or-99-mps</ref> | ||
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| + | Parliament is supreme over all other government institutions. The legislature is closely linked to the executive. The New Zealand Government comprises a prime minister (head of government) and other ministers; in accordance with the principle of responsible government, they are always selected from and accountable to the House of Representatives.<ref>https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/how-parliament-works/fact-sheets/pbrief7/</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:47, 20 January 2024
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The New Zealand Parliament is the unicameral legislature of New Zealand.
The House of Representatives normally consists of 120 members of Parliament (MPs).[1]
Parliament is supreme over all other government institutions. The legislature is closely linked to the executive. The New Zealand Government comprises a prime minister (head of government) and other ministers; in accordance with the principle of responsible government, they are always selected from and accountable to the House of Representatives.[2]
Office Holders on Wikispooks
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Goodman | 5 May 2005 | 6 November 2019 |
| Bill English | 12 October 1996 | 20 September 2014 |
| Bill English | 27 October 1990 | 12 October 1996 |
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