Events In History
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11 December 1931Statute of Westminster passedThe British Parliament passed the Statute of Westminster, confirming the complete autonomy of its six Dominions. Australia and New Zealand held back from adopting this status, but in 1947 New Zealand became the last of the Dominions to do so. Read more...
Articles
History of the Governor-General
New Zealand has had a governor or (from 1917) a Governor-General since 1840. The work of these men and women has reflected the constitutional and political history of New Zealand in many ways.
- Page 6 - RegalisedThe constitutional arrangements of the British Empire changed greatly between the creation of the Imperial War Cabinet in 1917 and the passing of the Statute of Westminster in
Parliament's culture and traditions
Explore Parliament's rich history and its colourful culture and traditions.
- Page 4 - Westminster traditionsMany parliaments take a lead from Britain's ancient House of Commons, and New Zealand, too, followed the traditions in the home
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Main image: Westminster traditions, House of Representatives
Evidence of the close link between the parliaments of New Zealand and Great Britain.