Running the country : a look inside New Zealand's government / Maria Gill.

Previous edition published: 2013.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- New Zealand's system of government -- What kind of electoral system do we have? -- Who's who? -- Leader wanted -- How does your government work? -- What is the constitution? -- Parliament HQ -- Traditions in Parliament -- Parliament in session -- Select committees, advisors, lobbyists and consultants -- Political parties -- Voting at the elections -- Representing everyone -- How laws are made -- The judiciary -- Law enforcers -- The economy -- The watchdogs -- Local government -- Citizenship and human rights -- Coalitions -- Children's rights -- Solving problems & issues -- People's rights around the world -- glossary -- Resources and acknowledgements -- Index.

From the Bill of rights to the way we vote, from parliamentary headquarters to local council - and everything in between - Maria Gill explains our system of government. You will discover facts about laws, our currency, voting at the elections and the role of the media.There are fascinating profiles of New Zealand leaders, illustrated by cartoonist Malcolm Evans, along with photographs, amazing statistics and useful "google this" internet links to find out more. This revised edition brings us right up to the new Labour Government of October 2017 (in coalition with New Zealand First and The Green Party).