Government and Politics in Aotearoa and New Zealand, 7th Edition

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.

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.

Government and Politics in Aotearoa and New Zealand (Seventh edition) is the principal guide to the political context, institutions and processes of government in New Zealand. It provides students with a clear and comprehensive introduction to the history, theory and knowledge required to understand the New Zealand political system. The seven part structure of this leading textbook is designed to gradually build a cohesive picture of New Zealand politics andend of chapter learning features help readers engage with key concepts.Now in its seventh edition,New Zealand Government and Politics has been thoroughly updated with discussion and analysis of the 2020 general election campaign and results and includes new perspectives from a range of expert contributors.

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