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Constitution Act 1986

Head of State

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Provision
2
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

Official source
1 The Sovereign in right of New Zealand is the head of State of New Zealand, and shall be known by the royal style and titles proclaimed from time to time. 2 The Governor-General appointed by the Sovereign is the Sovereign's representative in New Zealand.

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Constitution Act 1986 · legislation.govt.nz · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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