A Constitution for Aotearoa New Zealand
eBook - ePub

A Constitution for Aotearoa New Zealand

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

A Constitution for Aotearoa New Zealand

About this book

New Zealand needs a constitution that is easy to understand, reflects our shared identity and nationhood, protects rights and liberties, and prevents governments from abusing power. The current constitution is vague, jumbled and unclear. It can be easily overridden or changed according to political whim. This book aims to change that. It proposes a modern, codified constitution that is accessible and clear, and it aims to stimulate debate about who we are as a nation and how we should be governed— so we can forge enduring arrangements now, instead of waiting for a crisis to force our hand. WhileĀ  A Constitution for Aotearoa New ZealandĀ  proposes some important changes, it is at pains to preserve the sound elements of our past and our unique constitutional culture. The authors conclude by seeking your feedback on their proposals, which will be reflected in a second edition to be published in 2017. Ultimately this book is an impassioned plea for government to be transparent, accountable, responsive, and reflect the values of all New Zealanders.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access A Constitution for Aotearoa New Zealand by Andrew Butler,Geoffrey Palmer in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & Constitutions. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. 1 Constitution Aotearoa— the essential message
  6. 2 Constitution of Aotearoa New Zealand
  7. 3 The Head of State
  8. 4 Parliament
  9. 5 The Government, Cabinet and the Prime Minister
  10. 6 The Judiciary
  11. 7 Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi
  12. 8 Human Rights
  13. 9 Safeguards
  14. 10 International Relations and Defence
  15. 11 Law-making
  16. 12 The State of Aotearoa New Zealand
  17. 13 The Way Forward
  18. Authors’ Note
  19. Some constitutional developments in New Zealand
  20. Acknowledgements
  21. Index