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In short, there have been three distinctly different periods of New Zealand government—firstly, the period before responsible government; second, from 1856 to 1890, the period in which responsible government begins; and the third period starting with the formation of political parties in 1891.
After the Constitution Act came into force in 1853, New Zealand was divided into six provinces—Auckland, New Plymouth (Taranaki), Wellington, Nelson, Canterbury, and Otago—each with a superintendent and a provincial council.
There have been three distinctly different periods of government in New Zealand—firstly, the period before responsible government; second, from 1856 to 1890, the period of responsible government; and the third period started with the formation of political parties in 1891.
The Fourth Labour Government revolutionised New Zealand's foreign policy, making the country a nuclear-free zone and effectively withdrawing from the ANZUS alliance.
1 lut 2019 · Governments in New Zealand since 1856. Prior to self-government there were two “unofficial ministries” led by James FitzGerald (14 June – 2 August 1854) and Thomas Forsaith (31 August – 2 September 1854). They were neither Premiers nor Colonial Secretaries.
New Zealand is divided into two provinces, New Ulster and New Munster. 1852. The New Zealand Constitution Act (UK) establishes a system of representative government for New Zealand. Six (eventually 10) provinces are created, with elected superintendents and councils.
Colonial government, 1840 to 1854. Between 1840 and 1856, New Zealand was ruled by a Governor who was appointed by Britain. The Governor had dual roles – the sole official representative of the British government, and the sole official representative of New Zealand views to the British.
