New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/new-ZEE-lənd, Māori:Aotearoa[aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Somewhere between 1250 and 1300 CE, Polynesians settled in the islands that were to become New Zealand, and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and Māori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.5 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealand's culture is mainly derived from Māori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant.
The 2011 Rugby World Cup was the seventh Rugby World Cup, a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. The International Rugby Board (IRB) selected New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005. The tournament was won by New Zealand, who defeated France 8–7 in the final. The defending champions, South Africa, were eliminated by Australia 11–9 in the quarter-finals. The result marked the third time that the tournament was won by the country that hosted the event (following New Zealand in 1987 and South Africa in 1995).
It was the largest sporting event ever held in New Zealand, eclipsing the 1987 Rugby World Cup, 1990 Commonwealth Games, 1992 Cricket World Cup and the 2003 America's Cup. Overseas visitors to New Zealand for the event totalled 133,000, more than the 95,000 that the organisers expected. However, there was a drop in non-event visitors, meaning the net increase in visitors over the previous year was less than 80,000.
The Legislative Council was established by the Charter for Erecting the Colony of New Zealand on 16 November 1840, which created New Zealand as a Crown colony separate from New South Wales on 1 July 1841. Originally, the Legislative Council consisted of the Governor, Colonial Secretary and Colonial Treasurer. The Legislative Council had the power to issue Ordinances, statutory instruments.
With the passing of the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852, the Legislative Council became the upper house of the General Assembly in 1853.
Role
The Legislative Council was intended to act as a revising chamber, scrutinising and amending bills which had been passed by the House of Representatives. It could not initiate bills, and was prohibited from amending money bills (legislation relating to finance and expenditure). The model for the Legislative Council's role was the House of Lords in the United Kingdom.
A legislative council is the name given to the legislature, or one of the chambers of the legislature of many nations and colonies.
A member of a legislative council is commonly referred to as an MLC.
History
In the British Empire, the authority under which legislative councils have been constituted has varied: some under the prerogative, others by act of parliament, and some by commission and royal instructions.
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In American English, the term "legislative council" has developed a radically different meaning since the 1930s. Today, it refers to a joint committee with members from both houses of the state legislature, which supervises a staff of attorneys, accountants, and researchers charged with providing strictly nonpartisan support services to the legislature or to particular committees. The concept of the legislative council was first developed in Kansas and was implemented by the Kansas Legislature in 1933. Eventually, a majority of U.S. states adopted legislative councils, but under a variety of names. Kansas still uses a legislative council, although it was converted into the Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council in 1971. Today, legislative councils actually operating under that name exist in the states of Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Several states prefer to use the term "commission" for the same thing, including New Jersey and Nevada.
The MLCs are elected by the House of Keys by secret ballot for a term of two years. Four retire every two years, so four MLCs are elected at a time. An MLC must be at least 21 years old and resident in the Isle of Man.
Formerly, the Lieutenant Governor presided over the Legislative Council and over Tynwald Court (a joint session of the Council and the House of Keys). Now, however, the President of Tynwald, who is chosen by the whole Tynwald for a six-year term, is the ex officio President of the Legislative Council, and presides over both the Legislative Council and Tynwald Court, except that the Lieutenant Governor presides once a year on Tynwald Day.
The FijianLegislative Council was the colonial precursor to the present-day Parliament, which came into existence when Fiji became independent on 10 October 1970.
The first Legislative Council
Immediately after Fiji was ceded to the United Kingdom, on 10 October 1874, the first Governor, Sir Hercules Robinson, established an Executive Council with himself as President and comprising six other Europeans. This was a temporary measure to make policy decisions necessary to found and legitimize the new Colonial Government and to carry out the day-to-day affairs of the Government. With the arrival of Sir Arthur Gordon, on 1 September 1875, a permanent machinery for governing the new colony was established. In addition to the Executive Council, Gordon established a Legislative Council composed entirely of nominated members, of whom six were official (public officers, usually heads of Government departments), including the Governor of Fiji, the Colonial Secretary (the day-to-day executive power), the Chief Justice of Fiji and the Attorney General of Fiji; and four unofficial (representatives of the community not directly employed by the Government) members nominated by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Thus all ten members of the Legislative Council were Europeans.
Members of the House of Representatives Proceed to the Legislative Council Chambers
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21.10.14 - Governor - General's Procession to the Legislative Council Chamber
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🇳🇿 New Zealand - Deputy Prime Minister Addresses United Nations General Debate, 79th Session | #UNGA
Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Racing of New Zealand, addresses the General Debate of the 79th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 24 - 30 September 2024).
World leaders gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Unity and diversity for advancing peace, sustainable development, and human dignity, everywhere and for all." Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of internati...
published: 27 Sep 2024
170 years of NZ Parliament
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Spotlight on Parliament: Floors! | NZ Parliament
Have you ever wondered why the carpet is green in the Debating Chamber and red in the Legislative Council Chamber? It's not just a design choice by former MPs! Our latest Spotlight on Parliament explores the history behind some of the precinct's most well known floors. Make sure you look down next time you come visit!
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Colin James at StrategyNZ: Mapping our Future The Legislative Council Chamber - March 2011
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LGNZ’s Gone Woke: Simeon Brown On Hastings Student Councillor Voting Rights
LGNZ’s Gone Woke: Simeon Brown on Hastings student councillor voting rights.
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Mock bill ballot | NZ Youth Parliament 2022
The ballot to select the mock bill for New Zealand Youth Parliament 2022 took place on Tuesday, 1 March.
The three topics entered into the ballot were the Electoral (Voting Age) Amendment Bill; Modern Slavery in Supply Chains and Operations Bill; and Minimum Wage (Starting-Out Wage Abolition) Amendment Bill.
The Minimum Wage (Starting-Out Wage Abolition) Amendment Bill was drawn. This will be drafted into a mock bill and will play a crucial role in the two-day Youth Parliament event in July where it will be debated by Youth MPs during a session overseen by the Youth Clerk and reported on by members of the Youth Press Gallery.
More information on the Youth Parliament bill ballot: https://www.parliament.nz/en/get-involved/youth-parliament-2022/the-youth-parliament-2022-mock-bill/watch-t...
Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Racing of New Zealand, addresses the General Debate of the 79th Session of...
Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Racing of New Zealand, addresses the General Debate of the 79th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 24 - 30 September 2024).
World leaders gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Unity and diversity for advancing peace, sustainable development, and human dignity, everywhere and for all." Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
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Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Racing of New Zealand, addresses the General Debate of the 79th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 24 - 30 September 2024).
World leaders gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Unity and diversity for advancing peace, sustainable development, and human dignity, everywhere and for all." Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
General debate website: https://gadebate.un.org/
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Have you ever wondered why the carpet is green in the Debating Chamber and red in the Legislative Council Chamber? It's not just a design choice by former MPs! ...
Have you ever wondered why the carpet is green in the Debating Chamber and red in the Legislative Council Chamber? It's not just a design choice by former MPs! Our latest Spotlight on Parliament explores the history behind some of the precinct's most well known floors. Make sure you look down next time you come visit!
Have you ever wondered why the carpet is green in the Debating Chamber and red in the Legislative Council Chamber? It's not just a design choice by former MPs! Our latest Spotlight on Parliament explores the history behind some of the precinct's most well known floors. Make sure you look down next time you come visit!
This was recorded by Wendy McGuinness, Chief Executive of the Sustainable Future Institute. The Institute is an independent think tank specialising in research ...
This was recorded by Wendy McGuinness, Chief Executive of the Sustainable Future Institute. The Institute is an independent think tank specialising in research and policy analysis based in New Zealand. See http://sustainablefuture.info
This was recorded by Wendy McGuinness, Chief Executive of the Sustainable Future Institute. The Institute is an independent think tank specialising in research and policy analysis based in New Zealand. See http://sustainablefuture.info
LGNZ’s Gone Woke: Simeon Brown on Hastings student councillor voting rights.
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The ballot to select the mock bill for New Zealand Youth Parliament 2022 took place on Tuesday, 1 March.
The three topics entered into the ballot were the Ele...
The ballot to select the mock bill for New Zealand Youth Parliament 2022 took place on Tuesday, 1 March.
The three topics entered into the ballot were the Electoral (Voting Age) Amendment Bill; Modern Slavery in Supply Chains and Operations Bill; and Minimum Wage (Starting-Out Wage Abolition) Amendment Bill.
The Minimum Wage (Starting-Out Wage Abolition) Amendment Bill was drawn. This will be drafted into a mock bill and will play a crucial role in the two-day Youth Parliament event in July where it will be debated by Youth MPs during a session overseen by the Youth Clerk and reported on by members of the Youth Press Gallery.
More information on the Youth Parliament bill ballot: https://www.parliament.nz/en/get-involved/youth-parliament-2022/the-youth-parliament-2022-mock-bill/watch-the-youth-parliament-2022-bill-ballot/
The ballot to select the mock bill for New Zealand Youth Parliament 2022 took place on Tuesday, 1 March.
The three topics entered into the ballot were the Electoral (Voting Age) Amendment Bill; Modern Slavery in Supply Chains and Operations Bill; and Minimum Wage (Starting-Out Wage Abolition) Amendment Bill.
The Minimum Wage (Starting-Out Wage Abolition) Amendment Bill was drawn. This will be drafted into a mock bill and will play a crucial role in the two-day Youth Parliament event in July where it will be debated by Youth MPs during a session overseen by the Youth Clerk and reported on by members of the Youth Press Gallery.
More information on the Youth Parliament bill ballot: https://www.parliament.nz/en/get-involved/youth-parliament-2022/the-youth-parliament-2022-mock-bill/watch-the-youth-parliament-2022-bill-ballot/
Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Racing of New Zealand, addresses the General Debate of the 79th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 24 - 30 September 2024).
World leaders gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Unity and diversity for advancing peace, sustainable development, and human dignity, everywhere and for all." Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
General debate website: https://gadebate.un.org/
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Have you ever wondered why the carpet is green in the Debating Chamber and red in the Legislative Council Chamber? It's not just a design choice by former MPs! Our latest Spotlight on Parliament explores the history behind some of the precinct's most well known floors. Make sure you look down next time you come visit!
This was recorded by Wendy McGuinness, Chief Executive of the Sustainable Future Institute. The Institute is an independent think tank specialising in research and policy analysis based in New Zealand. See http://sustainablefuture.info
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The ballot to select the mock bill for New Zealand Youth Parliament 2022 took place on Tuesday, 1 March.
The three topics entered into the ballot were the Electoral (Voting Age) Amendment Bill; Modern Slavery in Supply Chains and Operations Bill; and Minimum Wage (Starting-Out Wage Abolition) Amendment Bill.
The Minimum Wage (Starting-Out Wage Abolition) Amendment Bill was drawn. This will be drafted into a mock bill and will play a crucial role in the two-day Youth Parliament event in July where it will be debated by Youth MPs during a session overseen by the Youth Clerk and reported on by members of the Youth Press Gallery.
More information on the Youth Parliament bill ballot: https://www.parliament.nz/en/get-involved/youth-parliament-2022/the-youth-parliament-2022-mock-bill/watch-the-youth-parliament-2022-bill-ballot/
New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/new-ZEE-lənd, Māori:Aotearoa[aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Somewhere between 1250 and 1300 CE, Polynesians settled in the islands that were to become New Zealand, and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and Māori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.5 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealand's culture is mainly derived from Māori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant.
When they say We were never old enough to care It's like first of November And when they say We were never good enough to love They've been washed in the holy waters So I wanna die With my eyes full life All the years I survived I knew nothing about Nothing about So I wanna die With my head full life All the years I survived I knew nothing about Nothing about so much Hope we got far 'Cause here it's the same as for a bear To be stuck inside a bird cage And if we swim To see New Zealand with our friends Oh would you please bury me there And sing Together for the new start I'm sailing Through the mighty coast lines As a ghost on a holiday So I wanna die With my eyes full life All the years I survived I knew nothing about Nothing about So I wanna die With my head full life All the years I survived I knew nothing about
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