The debate

New Zealand republic debate
New Zealand is a democracy. We should be able choose a head of state of our own.

Find out about the New Zealand republic debate in this section - why we need a republic, the arguments for change, the facts, frequently asked questions, arguments against change.

Reasons for a republic

The reasons for a republic sets out the main the arguments for why New Zealand should become a republic. They are more in depth than we have written below, but for the sake of simplicity made them shorter. We expand on the points below throughout this website.

How much change?

Opponents of a republic have made a number of disingenuous suggestions that a republic brings about questions on the place of a Treaty, the restoration of an upper house, New Zealand's Commonwealth membership or a written constitution.

Defending the monarchy

This page looks at the arguments put forward in defence of New Zealand's monarchy

The Facts

This page presents the key facts about republicanism in New Zealand. We will develop our list gradually as questions about the facts set out here are raised, and link to relevant pages for specific issues and questions in the debate.

If you have a question that isn't answered here, please contact us and we will try to include it in the future.

Why we need a republic

We believe that a New Zealander should be our head of state. They should be elected democratically and be accountable to all New Zealanders.

Answering Back

On this page, we look at some of the arguments put forward against a republic, and answer the claims made in support of the monarchy by the Monarchist League.

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