When was national last in power in NZ?

The National Party was most recently in government from 2008 to 2017 under John Key and Bill English; it governed with support from the centrist United Future, the classical-liberal ACT Party and the indigenous-rights-based Māori Party.

Who makes the decisions in New Zealand?

All the Members of Parliament (MPs) from around New Zealand come together in ‘the House’ and make decisions that affect all of our lives. hold the Government to account • for its policies and actions. There are usually about 120 MPs in the House, and most MPs belong to a political party.

How many Labour governments have there been in NZ?

As of 2020, there have been six periods of Labour government under ten Labour prime ministers. The party first came to power under prime ministers Michael Joseph Savage and Peter Fraser from 1935 to 1949, when it established New Zealand’s welfare state.

How are decisions made in New Zealand?

Parliament is made up of elected members, also called MPs. They make laws by examining and debating bills (proposed laws, written by the executive). Parliament will then vote on the bill and it might pass into law. When Parliament passes a law it receives Royal Assent and becomes a statute or an Act.

Who makes the decisions in the government?

Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and makes laws for the nation. Congress has two legislative bodies or chambers: the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Anyone elected to either body can propose a new law. A bill is a proposal for a new law.

Is Labour right or left wing?

Labour’s status as a socialist party has been disputed by those who do not see the party as being part of the Left, although the general consensus is that Labour are a left-wing political party.

Is it safe in New Zealand?

New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world – we rank second in the Global Peace Index for 2018*. Our crime rates are low, and we consistently rate as one of the least corrupt countries in the world. We also have no dangerous wildlife to worry about – no snakes, no scorpions and definitely no crocodiles!