On the Constitution of New Zealand : An Introduction to the Foundations of the Current Form of Government

In this introduction to the New Zealand Cabinet Manual, Sir Kenneth Keith outlines the main features, sources and principles of the New Zealand Constitution. He discusses the role of various constitutional actors including the Governor-General, the Prime Minister and Ministers, the House of Representatives, the Courts, and the public service. The author also considers the principle of open government and the tension between majority rule and minority rights, then concludes with a discussion on changing the Constitution