This month we are giving away a copy of Democracy in New Zealand by Raymond Miller. To enter the draw, please email your name and address to Alumni Relations Manager Melanie Barr at m.barr@auckland.ac.nz. The winner will be notified on 7 August 2015.
New Zealand is one of the world's oldest and most enduring democracies, and has one of the highest political participation rates. In 1852, the young colony adopted the United Kingdom's Westminster system of government, including an elected lower house and small upper house. In 1867, separate parliamentary seats were created for its indigenous Māori population. Although intended as a temporary measure, separate ethnic representation has been a feature of the New Zealand Parliament ever since. Universal male suffrage was introduced in 1879, and in 1893 New Zealand became the first country to extend the vote to all women.
Now, with MMP and personality-driven campaigns, spin doctors and “dirty politics”, the country's political system is undergoing further, rapid change.
This month we are giving away a copy of Democracy in New Zealand by Raymond Miller. To enter the draw, please email your name and address to Alumni Relations Manager Melanie Barr at m.barr@auckland.ac.nz. The winner will be notified on 7 August 2015.
New Zealand is one of the world's oldest and most enduring democracies, and has one of the highest political participation rates. In 1852, the young colony adopted the United Kingdom's Westminster system of government, including an elected lower house and small upper house. In 1867, separate parliamentary seats were created for its indigenous Māori population. Although intended as a temporary measure, separate ethnic representation has been a feature of the New Zealand Parliament ever since. Universal male suffrage was introduced in 1879, and in 1893 New Zealand became the first country to extend the vote to all women.
Now, with MMP and personality-driven campaigns, spin doctors and “dirty politics”, the country's political system is undergoing further, rapid change.
Raymond Miller's Democracy in New Zealand provides an up-to-date and concise introduction to New Zealand politics and how it works, examining the constitution, the political system, Cabinet and Parliament, political parties, leadership and elections.
Author
Raymond Miller is Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland. He frequently analyses politics in the media and is a past recipient of the Wallace Award for his contribution to the public understanding of electoral matters. Miller's other books include New Zealand Government and Politics (Oxford University Press), Party Politics in New Zealand (Oxford University Press), and Political Leadership in New Zealand (Auckland University Press).
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