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A principle guide to government and politics in Aotearoa New ZealandGovernment and Politics in Aotearoa New Zealand equips students with the history, theory and knowledge needed to understand and enjoy the study of Aotearoa New Zealand politics. It helps students to identify key governmental institutions of the state, to understand how government works and to recognise political and civil rights and responsibilities in order to engage with them.The extensive author team share their expertise, explanations and arguments from a variety of perspectives, offering students various ways of looking at Aotearoa New Zealand’s government and politics.NEW TO THIS EDITIONNew seven-part structure allows for easy navigation and gradually builds a cohesive picture of politics and government in Aotearoa New Zealand.Incorporates recent changes to Aotearoa New Zealand politics such as the COVID-19 response and the 2020 general election.Updated discussion questions encourage students to engage with key concepts.A new glossary highlights key terms and concepts throughout the book to give students a more in-depth understanding of the topic.

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Author:   Janine Hayward (Professor, Professor, Otago University) ,  Lara Greaves (Teacher, Teacher, Auckland University) ,  Claire Timperley (Teacher, Teacher, Victoria University of Wellington)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Australia
Imprint:   OUP Australia and New Zealand
Edition:   7th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   0.754kg
ISBN:  

9780190325497

ISBN 10:   0190325496
Pages:   500
Publication Date:   01 July 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Why Study the Politics of Aotearoa New Zealand?Part 1: Political History and Identity1.0 Aotearoa New Zealand’s Political Histories1.1 Māori Political Histories1.2 New Zealand Politics, 1935–841.3 New Zealand Politics, Post-19841.4 National Identity and Diversity1.5 New Zealand in the WorldPart 2: Critiquing the State2.0 The Importance of Political Theory2.1 Democratic Theory2.2 Pluralism2.3 Kaupapa Māori Politics2.4 Feminism2.5 MarxismPart 3: The Political System3.0 Aotearoa New Zealand’s System of Government3.1 Te Tiriti o Waitangi3.2 The Constitution3.3 Parliament3.4 The Executive3.5 Public Sector3.6 The Judiciary3.7 Local GovernmentPart 4: Political Parties and Elections4.0 Why Voting and Elections Matter4.1 Elections and Voter Turnout4.2 Political Parties4.3 The MMP Electoral System4.4 The Māori Electorates4.5 Media and ElectionsPart 5: Government and Parliament5.0 Government and the Westminster Tradition5.1 Government Formation5.2 The Prime Minister5.3 Cabinet and Ministers5.4 Members of ParliamentPart 6: Policy Making and Public Participation6.0 The Politics of Policy Making6.1 The Policy Process6.2 Critical Public Policy6.3 Ministers, Officials and Advisers6.4 Māori and Social Policy6.5 Interest Groups and Lobbying6.6 Civic EngagementPart 7: Case studies of Politics in Action7.0 How Does Politics Happen?7.1 Inequality7.2 Immigration Policy7.3 Governing Through DisasterGlossaryIndex

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Professor Janine Hayward teaches New Zealand politics at the University of Otago.Dr Lara Greaves (Ngāpuhi, Pākehā, Tararā) is a lecturer in New Zealand and Māori politics at the University of Auckland.Dr Claire Timperley is a lecturer in New Zealand politics and political theory at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

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