Nau Mai, Haere Mai, Welcome. The Republican Movement is a network of New Zealanders who want a New Zealand republic with our head of state elected by New Zealanders. We are a non-partisan group, with members drawn from all walks of life, and all sides of the political spectrum.

We are committed to:

  • involving all New Zealanders in the republic debate;
  • providing relevant and reliable information;
  • focusing on ideas, not personalities; and
  • winning a referendum to establish the republic.

Creating a republic does not require any change to the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's flag or Commonwealth membership.

Supporters of a republic

What supporters of a New Zealand republic say:

  • Helen Clark, Prime Minister 1999 - 2008
    Helen Clark

    One of the challenges for us is we clearly are no longer a dominion of Britain where the Governor-General is exactly like the Queen. I think we need to consider how the role of governor-general might evolve further.

See more supporters of a New Zealand republic on our supporters page, pledge your support.

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Events, newsletters, blog posts and images from the Republican Movement.

Papers from the Reconstituting the Constitution Conference

Posted 4 September, 2010 - 01:16 by LJ Holden

Dean Knight has posted his paper and Dr Michael Cullen's from the republic discussion at the Reconstituting the Constitution conference yesterday (2 September).

Prime TV report on the republic debate

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Prime TV's report on the republic debate at the Reconstituting the Constitution conference on 2 September 2010. Dean Knight and Dr Michael Cullen speaking in favour of a republic.

Manawatu Standard: Any Republic decision needs consideration

Posted 3 September, 2010 - 13:36 by LJ Holden

The Manawatu Standard writes:

The argument rear its head time and again. Mr Cullen, now deputy
chairman of New Zealand Post, has entered the debate again. He said the
country's path towards republicanism was "inevitable".

Dom Post: Time to prepare the way for a republic

Posted 3 September, 2010 - 13:01 by LJ Holden

The Dominion Post writes:

Ultimately it is for New Zealanders to decide their constitutional
arrangements at the ballot box, but it makes sense to begin
consideration now. If there is to be change, the end of the reign of

If it's inevitable, lets get on with it: Republican Movement

MEDIA RELEASE 2 Septemer 2010

"The Republican Movement urges the government to implement Dr Cullen's proposal for the next Governor-General to be elected by a three-quarters majority of parliament, before Anand Satyanands term ends in 2011" said Lewis Holden, chair of the Republican Movement.

NZ moving away from monarchy - Cullen

Posted 2 September, 2010 - 12:42 by LJ Holden

Dr Cullen appeared on TVNZ's breakfast this morning to discuss his new position on a New Zealand republic:

Live stream of Reconstituting the Constitution

Posted 2 September, 2010 - 12:38 by LJ Holden

There's a live stream of the Reconstituting the Constitution. Dean Knight is currently speaking.

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