A new summer scholarship adds to the growing academic work on exactly how a transition to a republic could work for New Zealand.

“In an interview to air tonight on the BBC, Prince Charles states that he won’t “interfere with the affairs of state” if he becomes King. This is a huge admission and confirms his earlier statement in New Zealand that he did not want to intervene in New Zealand’s affairs at all” said Lewis Holden, campaign chair of New Zealand Republic.

"On the eve of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's Royal visit, it's clear the popularity of the young Royals isn't growing support for the monarchy amongst young New Zealanders," said Lewis Holden, campaign chair of New Zealand Republic.