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The House of Representatives (Māori: Whare o Raro, lit. 'Lower House') is the sole chamber of the New Zealand Parliament. The House passes laws, provides ministers to form Cabinet, and supervises the work of government.
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House of Representatives crest, surmounted by a St Edward's Crown. The House of Representatives was established as a lower house and has been the Parliament's sole house since 1951. Since the introduction of MMP in 1996, the House consists of 120 members of Parliament (MPs), elected to a three-year term.
- 24 May 1854 (first sitting)
- Charles III, since 8 September 2022
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Jan 21, 2016 · Originally published: 21 January 2016. Last updated: 25 July 2006. Medallion shield of members, 1861. Source: J.N. Crombie, Auckland Star collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, G3162. View related content. The House of Representatives comprises our elected members of Parliament — and provides our Government.
Origins. The settlers who came to New Zealand after 1840 brought with them the British parliamentary tradition, known as the Westminster system. This included regular elections, politicians representing local constituencies, a Speaker, rules of procedure and a prime minister wielding power through a Cabinet (the executive).
The House of Representatives ( Māori: Whare o Raro, lit. 'Lower House') is the sole chamber of the New Zealand Parliament. The House passes laws, provides ministers to form Cabinet, and supervises the work of government. It is also responsible for adopting the state's budgets and approving the state's accounts.
New Zealand House of Representatives committees. A committee of the New Zealand House of Representatives meeting during the 49th New Zealand Parliament. Committees of the New Zealand House of Representatives are subsets of the New Zealand House of Representatives which deal with specific tasks delegated to them by the House.
Governor and Governor-General. The Governor-General (or, before 1917, the governor) summons and dissolves Parliament and assents to legislation it passes. The Governor-General also appoints the prime minister and attends the Executive Council to receive advice about government decisions.
