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New Zealand Politics and Society

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Who is the Minister of Youth Affairs for New Zealand?

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Hon. Anne Tolley is currently Minister of Education.

What were the New Zealand capitals before Wellington?

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Russell, New Zealand (the renamed town of Okiato) was briefly the capital in 1840. It is located 5 km south of the current town of Russell (formerly Kororareka), the first permanent European settlement in New Zealand.

In 1841,the capital was established at Auckland, on the western coast of North Island, and in 1865 moved to Wellington (formerly Port Nicholson).

What is the economy of New Zealand like?

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Before Humans came to New Zealand, most of the land was dense forest, it was full of a vast range of Wild life mainly birds. No mammals existed in Nz until the arrival of people. Most of the forest has been cleared now for humans. There were mountain ranges such as Southern Alps and still is. The Maori's knew to build their villagers near the coast, because of lowland and not so dense forest.

How did the 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand affect the lives of people?

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New Zealand became a divided country in the fact that half thought it was 'just a game' & the other half saw it as being racist in not letting non-white human beings play alongside the springboks in the 1981 Springbok Tour.

Mass protests were held all over he country, and flour bombs were dropped on to the fields while the All Blacks and the Springboks were playing in the final.

Anti-Apartheid protesters were beaten by police with batons & the majority of the protesters were arrested with blood dripping down their faces & bodies.

Who was the first Prime Minister of New Zealand?

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Henry Sewell was the first leader of New Zealand, but in his time this position was known as "Premier". It was during Richard Seddon's tenure (1 May 1893 - 10 June 1906) that the term "Prime Minister" became the official title for New Zealand's leader.

What year did Elizabeth McCombs become the first woman in New Zealand to be elected into parliament?

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She won the by-election in Lyttelton in 1933 caused by the death of her husband James McCombs.

Who was the fifteenth governor of new zealand?

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The first Governor-General was the Earl of Liverpool in 1917, he had previously been Governor from 1912.

The first Governor was William Hobson, from 1840 - 1842 (he died in office).

Who is nz's prime minister?

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As of July 2014, Bill English is the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand. He previously served as the Treasurer of New Zealand, and the Minister of Finance.

What year did women first vote in New Zealand?

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The new Electoral Act, allowing women in New Zealand to vote, was signed in 1893.

What type of government is New Zealand?

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New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy as head of state. This means that the most powerful institution is our democratically elected parliament, which chooses the executive (the Prime Minister and cabinet), while a ceremonial head of state with limited powers "reigns".

What are the branches of New Zealand government?

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Prime minister, cabinet ministers, head of state and governor general

How many seats does Manitoba have in Parliament?

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how many seats are there in the legislative assembly of manitoba

How much does the New Zealand prime minister earn?

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As of July 2007, the Australian Prime Minister earned $330,000 per year. Further benefits include transportation by the Royal Australian Air Force's 34 Squadron within Australia, and fully staffed official residences. benefits also continue after they are no longer Prime Minister, in the form of free office space, the right to a Life Gold Pass (which entitles the holder to travel within Australia for "non-commercial" purposes at government expense) and budgets for office help and staff assistance.

How is new zealands government elected?

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The President of the Fiji Islands is chosen through a system called "Na Bose Levu Vaka-turaga" or the high chiefs of Fiji. They are responsible in electing a President and also they are the ones who still declare the monarch of England to be Fiji's Head of State. The Prime Minister is however elected by the general public. He serves a term of 5yrs unless otherwise stated. From there, the Prime Minister then elects his cabinets or member of parliament. In any case of the President of Fiji is out of the country, or sick, the Supreme Court of Fiji's Chief Justice automatically becomes an acting President.

Why is New Zealand a democracy?

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yes i believe so ........ i think this because the people have their own rights and are able to vote and if new Zealand wasn't a democratic country then is would be a Communist country and then they wouldn't have any rights or the right to vote .....but i am only 90% sure so i would see what others have to say before you jump to conclusions ..... hope this helped!!! :P

Will Universities accept E grade in IGCSE?

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The acceptance of an E grade in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) varies among universities and educational institutions. It is important to note that universities set their own admission criteria and requirements, including minimum grade expectations for different subjects.

In general, most universities prefer candidates with higher grades, typically A* to C, in IGCSE subjects. E grades are considered lower grades and may not meet the minimum requirements for admission to certain programs or universities. However, some universities or specific programs may be more lenient and accept E grades, especially if they are in non-core subjects or if the overall academic profile of the applicant is strong.

It is recommended to research and review the specific admission policies of the universities you are interested in applying to. The university's official website or admissions office will typically provide detailed information regarding their grade requirements for IGCSE or any other qualifications. This will help you determine the universities that accept E grades and whether they have any specific conditions or exceptions in place.