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 source1 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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