Table of Contents

Introduction: The Study of New Zealand PoliticsPART 1: Forging a Nation
1.0 New Zealandâs Political Histories
1.1 Maori Political History 1860â1960
1.2 New Zealand politics 1935-1984
1.3 New Zealand politics post-1984
1.4 National identity and diversity
1.5 New Zealand in the World
1.6 New Zealand and the Global Financial CrisisPART 2: Critiquing the State
2.0 The Importance of Political Theory
2.1 Pluralism
2.2 Marxism
2.3 Feminism
2.4 Post-colonialismPART 3: The Political System
3.0 New Zealandâs System of Government
3.1 The Treaty of Waitangi
3.2 The Constitution
3.3 Parliament
3.4 The Executive
3.5 The Judiciary
3.6 The Public Sector
3.7 Local GovernmentPART 4: Political Parties
4.0 New Zealandâs Party System
4.1 The Labour Party
4.2 The National Party
4.3 The Green Party
4.4 The Maori Party
4.5 New Zealand First
4.6 The Micro PartiesPART 5: Elections
5.0 Why Elections Matter
5.1 The MMP Electoral Reform
5.2 Voter Turnout
5.3 The Maori Seats
5.4 Media and Elections
5.5 Election Campaigning 2014
5.6 The General Election 2014
5.7 Local Government ElectionsPART 6: Government
6.0 The Westminster Tradition
6.1 Government Formation
6.2 Prime Minister
6.3 Cabinet and Ministers
6.4 Members of Parliament
6.5 Governing through disasterPART 7: Policy Making
7.0 The Politics of Policy Making
7.1 The Policy Process
7.2 Advisors and Officials
7.3 Critical Public Policy
7.4 The Treaty and Social Policy
7.5 Interest Groups and Policy
7.6 Child Poverty Policy
7.7 Climate Change PolicyPART 8: Engagement and Activism
8.0 Citizen Engagement
8.1 Activism and Social Movements
8.2 Youth Engagement
8.3 Social Media and Participation
8.4 Womenâs Movement
8.5 Left Political Activism

About the Author

Janine Hayward is an Associate Professor at the University of Otago.