{"product_id":"the-constitution-of-new-zealand-a-contextual-analysis-9781509956456","title":"The Constitution of New Zealand: A Contextual Analysis","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book examines New Zealand’s constitution, through the lens of constitutional realism. It looks at the practices, habits, conventions and norms of constitutional life. It focuses on the structures, processes and culture that govern the exercise of public power – a perspective that is necessary to explore and account for a lived, rather than textual, constitution. New Zealand’s constitution is unique. One of three remaining unwritten democratic constitutions in the world, it is characterised by a charming set of anachronistic contrasts. “Unwritten”, but much found in various written sources. Built on a network of Westminster constitutional conventions but generously tailored to local conditions. Proudly independent, yet perhaps a purer Westminster model than its British parent. Flexible and vulnerable, while oddly enduring. It looks to the centralised authority that comes with a strong executive, strict parliamentary sovereignty, and a unitary state. However, its populace insists on egalitarian values and representative democracy, with elections fiercely conducted nowadays under a system of proportional representation. The interests of indigenous Maori are protected largely through democratic majority rule. A reputation for upholding the rule of law, yet few institutional safeguards to ensure compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. New Zealand Constitutionalism  I. Introduction  II. Constitutional Essence  III. Constitutional Perspective  IV. Constitutional Culture  V. Constitutional Dialogue  VI. Conclusion Further Reading    2. Aotearoa New Zealand  I. Introduction  II. Maori and Pakeha III. He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni: The Declaration of Independence of New Zealand  IV. Te Tiriti o Waitangi: The Treaty of Waitangi  V. Assertion of British Sovereignty  VI. Conclusion Further Reading    3. Head of State and the Crown  I. Introduction  II. Sovereign as Head of State  III. Governor-General as De Facto Head of State  IV. Governor-General’s Functions and Powers  V. Executive Council  VI. The Crown in Law  VII. Conclusion Further Reading    4. Democratic Government  I. Introduction  II. Representative Government: An Elected House  III. Responsible Government: A Parliamentary Ministry  IV. Conclusion Further Reading    5. Executive  I. Introduction  II. Cabinet Government  III. Prime Minister and Ministers  IV. Public Service  V. Wider State Sector 0 VI. Public Finance and Managerialism  VII. Conclusion Further Reading    6. Parliament  I. Introduction  II. Parliamentary Institutions  III. Parliamentary Functions  IV. Parliamentary Dynamics under MMP  V. Legislative Supremacy and its Limits  VI. Conclusion Further Reading    7. Judiciary  I. Introduction  II. The Rule of Law and Forms of Law  III. The Judiciary as an Institution  IV. Judicial Independence and Accountability V. Conclusion Further Reading    8. Accountability and Transparency  I. Introduction  II. Accountability  III. Transparency  IV. Conclusion Further Reading    9. Human Rights  I. Introduction  II. New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990  III. Fundamental Rights and the Common Law  IV. Other Statutory Rights Protections  V. Conclusion Further Reading    10. Te Tiriti o Waitangi  I. Introduction  II. A Brief History of the Status of Te Tiriti  III. Te Tiriti in the Constitution Today  IV. Conclusion Further Reading    11. Local and Global Governance  I. Introduction  II. Local Government  III. Maori Governance  IV. Non-State Bodies and the Private Sector  V. Global Institutions and International Relationships  VI. Conclusion Further Reading    12. Constitutional Futures  I. Introduction  II. A Written Constitution?  III. A Maori-centred Nation State?  IV. A New Zealand Head of State?  V. Pragmatic Tinkering?  VI. Enhanced Protection of Rights?  VII. Localism versus Globalism?  VIII. Conclusion Further Reading","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084994900311,"sku":"9781509956456","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781509956456.jpg?v=1762207839","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-constitution-of-new-zealand-a-contextual-analysis-9781509956456","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}