An act to reform the constitutional law of new zealand, to bring together into one enactment certain provisions of constitutional significance. Definitions the commonwealth shall mean the commonwealth of australia as established under this act. A report on a conversation he katuinga karero ma te kaupapa ture o aotearoa. An act to reform the constitutional law of new zealand, to bring together into one enactment certain provisions of constitutional significance, and to provide that the new zealand constitution act 1852 of the parliament of the united kingdom shall cease to have effect as part of the law of new zealand. The act recognises the queen as the head of state of new zealand and the governorgeneral as her representative. New zealand s constitution, which is the foundation of our legal system, is drawn from a number of important statutes, judicial decisions, and customary rules known as constitutional conventions. The constitution is a formal document, drawn up by those applying to register. Below is a nonexhaustive timeline of protests, court cases, and legislation related to indigenous rights in new zealand. With an economy based on agriculture, much of the forest that originally covered new zealand was cleared for farmland.
Debate over whether new zealand should establish a written constitution continues, with hamilton lawyer thomas gibbons having a say in nz herald. Constitution act 1986 no 114 as at 17 may 2005, public. New zealand, island country in the south pacific ocean, the southwesternmost part of polynesia. New zealand has had a succession of constitution acts, passed first by the uk parliament in 1846 but then suspended and 1852, and then by the new zealand parliament in 1986. New zealands constitution governorgeneral of new zealand.
How to draft a new zealand company constitution what is a company constitution. New zealands constitution of 1852 with amendments through 2014 subsequently amended. By the time of its repeal, only 18 of the acts original 82 sections remained, of which a number were regarded as no longer effective. Gymsports new zealand incorporated constitution part i objects and powers 1. New zealands constitutional arrangements can be found in a 4 the new zealand legal system. Interpretation in the interpretation of these rules, unless the context otherwise requires.
Nz constitution new zealand law guide library guides. There is a unicameral house of representatives, directly elected for a threeyear term, with universal suffrage for everyone over 18. The constitution amendment act 1973 amended section 531 of the new zealand constitution act 1852 to read. Constitution of the new zealand refining company limited. Air new zealand constitution company profile about air. Reprintedasat 3september2007 constitutionact1986 part2s6 rightofnewzealandshallbeperformedinthenameandon behalfofthesovereignbythatregent. But there is general consensus that new zealands constitution includes.
This gave the colony representative government which meant that at least half the legislature was elected. Exporting meat, butter and cheese chilled became possible and new zealand became a key supplier for britain. Cpi means the consumer price index issued by statistics new zealand which is a measure of the price change of goods and services purchased by private new zealand households. It reflects and establishes that new zealand is a constitutional monarchy, that it has a parliamentary system of government, and that it is a democracy. The constitution act 1986 is a key formal statement of new zealands system of government, in particular the executive, legislature and the judiciary. The states shall mean such of the colonies of new south wales, new zealand, queensland, tasmania, victoria, western australia, and south australia. Written constitution unwanted and unwarranted sir geoffrey palmer and a fellow lawyer, andrew butler, have proposed a single written constitution, arguing that almost every other nation has a single. It is the body of law that creates and regulates the application of the powers. New zealand s constitutional arrangements can be found in a 4 the new zealand legal system. The country comprises two main islandsthe north and south islandsand a number of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group. Annexation and further settlement to draft the new zealand constitution act of 1852, which was designed to meet all demands of the settlers.
No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned, or be disseised of his freehold, or liberties, or free customs, or be outlawed, or exiled, or any other wise destroyed. New zealand s constitution of 1852 with amendments through 2014 subsequently amended. Australias constitution of 1901 with amendments through 1985. Most of greys ideas were incorporated in the new zealand constitution act 1852 passed by the british parliament, and brought into operation during 1853 and 1854. Our key constitutional document is the constitution act 1986 the act.
The regulation of the practice of law, the maintenance of high standards in the legal profession, and the discharge of the professions duty to protect and inform the public are purposes in which the state of aotearoanew zealand has a compelling interest. The constitution act 1986 is the principal formal statement of new zealand s constitutional arrangements. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. These mps represent 64 general electorate seats and seven maori electorates. A summary of those amendments is available in the media release issued by nzr following that sgm. The regulation of the practice of law, the maintenance of high standards in the legal profession, and the discharge of the professions duty to protect and inform the public are purposes in which the state of aotearoa new zealand has a compelling interest. In addition to protests, maori have sought to have their grievances addressed and rights enforced through the legal system and in the new zealand parliament. Characteristics of the new zealand constitution id. The general assembly consisting of the house of representa tives and the governorgeneral shall have full ower to make part thereof and laws having effect.
Constitution means this constitution, as altered from time to time. Increasingly, new zealands constitution reflects the treaty of waitangi as a founding document of government in new zealand. Comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. The act was repealed by section 28 of the constitution act 1986 in new zealand. Thereupon the chinese people took state power into their own hands and became masters of the country. Idle two bodies would cooperate in preparing for, and supervising the holding of, a consdtudonal convention. Director means a person appointed as a director of the company in. The act first recognises that the queen the sovereign in right of new zealand is the head of state of new zealand, and that the governorgeneral appointed by her is her representative in new zealand. Nz constitution new zealand law guide library guides at. Constitution act 1852 te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. It is an uncodified constitution, sometimes referred to as an unwritten constitution, although the new zealand constitution is in fact an amalgamation of written and unwritten sources. Increasingly, new zealand s constitution reflects the treaty of waitangi as a founding document of government in new zealand. New zealand has the race relations conciliator, but. We will sell to no man, we will not deny or defer to any man either justice or right.
New zealands indigenous reconciliation efforts show. View and download the current new zealand rugby union inc constitution 365kb pdf. The act first recognises that the queen the sovereign in. This amendment gave the new zealand parliament the power to pass laws of extraterritorial effect. These acts have contained key provisions relating to the institutions and procedures of government. New zealanders on our social identities, relationships, and cultures.
The act recognises that the queen is the head of state of new zealand, and that the governorgeneral appointed by her is her representative in new zealand. New zealands indigenous reconciliation efforts show having a treaty isnt enough may 11, 2016 4. The establishment of a supreme law constitution in new zealand 863 words 3 pages. New zealands constitution is located in a variety of laws, court judgments, other instruments of government and constitutional conventions. New zealands constitution of 1852 with amendments through. Written constitution unwanted and unwarranted sir geoffrey palmer and a fellow lawyer, andrew butler, have proposed a single written constitution, arguing that almost every other nation has a single written constitution, and. The constitution act 1986 is new zealand s principal constitutional statute and is sometimes likened to a written constitution, but the instrument is declaratory only of new zealand s existing constitutional arrangements and is not protected from change by the ordinary legislative process. The current constitution was adopted at the rowing new zealand agm on 20th may 2017.
The name of the company shall not be changed from air new zealand limited without the prior written consent of the kiwi shareholder which may. See philip a joseph constitutional and administrative law in new. News reaches new zealand that it has become a separate crown colony, ending its connection with new south wales. New zealand is a democratic constitutional monarchy, one of queen elizabeth iis sixteen realms. The new zealand parliament was created by the new zealand constitution act 1852, an act of the british parliament, which established a bicameral legislature officially named the general assembly, but usually referred to as parliament. Controversies, changes and challenges brian galligan and. The constitution act 1986 is the principal formal statement of new zealands constitutional arrangements. The most recent amendments were made at a special general meeting held in october 2017. This clause confirms that the statutory preemptive rights set out in section 45 of the companies act apply to any new shares issued by. The establishment of a supreme law constitution in new zealand would enable the judiciary to have a stronger role, and greater power, to check the executive and legislative branches of government. The constitution act 1986 is a key formal statement of new zealand s system of government, in particular the executive, legislature and the judiciary. This book provides a comprehensive account of how the queen, the governorgeneral and the crown interact with our democraticallyelected leaders under new zealand s unwritten constitution. Unlike many other nations, new zealand has no single constitutional document. Canada and new zealand constitute settler colonies.
A constitution is about public power, the power of the state. New zealand does not have a single written constitution. The act is the principal formal statement of new zealand s constitutional arrangements. Changes to the constitution are made via remits that are voted on at the agm. In 1882, the first shipment of frozen meat from new zealand made it successfully to england. The act is the principal formal statement of new zealands constitutional arrangements. As early as 1846 the british settlers in new zealand petitioned for selfgovernment.
New zealand is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, with queen elizabeth ii titular head of state, represented in the country by the governorgeneral. Political and constitutional timeline new zealand history. Constitution when used in relation to bowls nz means this constitution together with any amendments thereto. Towards democratic renewal, by geoffrey palmer and andrew butler, sets out the case for a modern, codified constitution for aotearoa new zealand a constitution that is simple, clear, transparent, and sets out the main powers and rules of government in one place. The act recognises that the queen is the head of state of new zealand, and that the governorgeneral appointed by her is her.
Constitution of new zealand king salmon investments limited. The constitution of new zealand is the sum of laws and principles that determine the political. Governor in council may divide new zealand into districts. In particular, the analysis cannot avoid engaging with one of the central logics of settler colonialism that is, the logic of elimination. A report on a conversation he kotuinga korero mo te kaupapa ture o aotearoa overview the appointment of the constitutional advisory panel in august 2011 was another step in a longer and continuing conversation about how to govern the people, land and resources of aotearoa new zealand.
The capital city is wellington and the largest urban area auckland. The rules of racing set out the rules governing all new zealand rowing regattas. Constitution of the new zealand refining company limited page 6 16007072 ordinary resolution means subject to rule1. Act 1852 of the parliament of the united kingdom shall cease to have effect as. The nature and application of these powers are the one of the. The constitution of new zealand is the sum of laws and principles that determine the political governance of new zealand. Conditions of registration means rbnzs conditions of registration for the company as amended or replaced from time to time.
Air nz constitution approved 23 sept 09 unsigned version. The declaration of independence was signed by a number of northern chiefs. New zealands constitution, which is the foundation of our legal system, is drawn from a number of important statutes, judicial decisions, and customary rules known as constitutional conventions. In the 52nd new zealand parliament there are five parliamentary parties represented by 120 mps. The constitution for new zealand essay 1591 words bartleby. It was the second such act, the previous 1846 act not having been fully implemented. The new zealand parliament was created by the new zealand constitution act 1852, an act of the british parliament, which established a bicameral legislature officially named the general assembly, but usually referred to. The new zealand constitution is to be found in formal legal documents, in decisions of the courts, and in practices some of which are described as conventions. New zealands constitution of 1852 with amendments through 2014. Air new zealand constitution as adopted by the company by special resolution on the 25th day of september 2019. Different scholars and commentators identify and emphasise different elements of the constitution. Please see our current constitution and rules of racing below. New zealand history, map, flag, capital, population.
The behaviour of the branches of new zealand government, in exercising public power, significantly affects the economy, polity, society and culture that constitute new zealand collectively. Grey sought not to prevent the introduction of selfgovernment but to delay it until he had determined both native and land policy. Apr 03, 2020 new zealand, island country in the south pacific ocean, the southwesternmost part of polynesia. New zealand s constitution is not in crisis 5 looking at new zealand s constitution. Tmp0323762768v3 page 4 triathlon new zealand incorporated constitution 1. It reflects and establishes that new zealand is a constitutional monarchy, that it has a parliamentary system of government, and that. My experience of the new zealand constitution is that its content is. Doc 8 constitution of air new zealand limited 1 introduction and interpretation 1. Feb 17, 2020 the constitution act 1986 is new zealand s principal constitutional statute and is sometimes likened to a written constitution, but the instrument is declaratory only of new zealand s existing constitutional arrangements and is not protected from change by the ordinary legislative process.