POLS320

New Zealand Government: politics and policy in the New Zealand state

30 points

Not offered 2017, offered in 2011

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Description

New Zealand is a comparatively small state with one of the oldest constitutions in the world. Given the tremendous changes in New Zealand society, what gives the New Zealand political system its resilience? This course studies the interaction between state and society via the basic instruments of governance in New Zealand, such as the bible of New Zealand government, the Cabinet Manual, the various statutes and conventions that comprise the constitution, and cabinet and central government processes. The course is designed so that such material leaves you able to enter work that involves the New Zealand government (whether in the Beehive, a business, or an NGO) with some knowledge of its operation, informed by the theoretical perspectives of political science.

Prerequisites

15 points in POLS at 200-level for one course; 30 points in POLS at 200-level for two or more courses. Students without 15 points at 200-level in POLS but with at least a B average in 75 points in appropriate courses may be admitted to any one POLS course at 300-level with the approval of the Programme Director.

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