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New Zealand does not have a president; the country is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. As it is not a republic, it has a Monarch and Prime Minister rather than a President. The day to day administration is handled by the Prime Minister. The current Prime Minister of New Zealand is John Philip Key, who was sworn in on 19 November 2008.
The head of state of New Zealand is the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom (Britain), who is represented in New Zealand by a Governor-General. In 2011, the monarch is Elizabeth II and is represented by Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand.
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What money does New Zealand use?
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)The New Zealand dollar (abbreviation NZD)
Has New Zealand ever hosted the Olympics?
New Zealand has never hosted the Olympics.
What is the history of New Zealand?
New Zealand became a British colony in 1841.
Which is closer to the US Australia or new zealand?
New Zealand closer to the US.
Does New Zealand have a British heritage?
New Zealand has British heritage. This is reflected by the dominant ethnic group in New Zealand, the parliamentary system and the legal system. New Zealand was a British colony from 1840 - 1907. The culture of New Zealand is strongly influenced by this, but also by the culture of the Maori who were residents of New Zealand about 500 years prior to the arrival of Europeans. Other European and Pacific cultures have also had an effect on New Zealand society, but to a lesser extent.
