Library

This section is our library of resources for the debate - such as policy papers, analysis of polls on the republic issue and legislation.

The President of New Zealand

From June to October 2008, the Republican Movement ran a website for the President of New Zealand, and opened nominations which led to an 'election' for New Zealand's future head of State.

Constitutional Inquiry

Constitutional Inquiry - the Government announced a constitutional inquiry at the Labour Party conference on 13 November 2004. While the genesis of the inquiry is in the debate around the Treaty of Waitangi, the inquiry will be able to cover related constitutional issues, including republicanism.

Policy papers, reports and submissions

This page contains our our policy papers and reports, covering the building the constitution conference, Youth Parliament reports for 2000 and 2004. This section will expand over time.

Links

Links to useful websites in the republic debate, and general informative links on New Zealand's constitution and government, the Commonwealth, other republican movements in the Commonwealth and supporters of the monarchy.

These links are provided for informative purposes only, the Republican Movement takes no responsibility for the content on the websites linked to. To link to us, click here.

History of republicanism in New Zealand

From flagpoles to polls: A history of republicanism in New Zealand. Republicanism in New Zealand is not a new concept, with a number of examples in New Zealand existing from the 19th century that could be called "republics". This page looks at the long history of republicanism in New Zealand, from flagpoles to political polls.

Polling on the republic

This is a reference page of the public opinion polls on the republic issue, recording support for a republic and related polls on republicanism.

Royal Tour 2002

The 2002 Royal Tour was the Queen's 10th visit to New Zealand in the 50 years of Her Majesty's reign, highlighting the part-time nature of the role for the Queen. It was originally planned for late 2001, but was rescheduled after post September 11 security concerns.

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