| has gloss | eng: The Governments of New Zealand are based on the Westminster system of responsible government. Executive government in New Zealand is based on the principle that "The Queen reigns, but the government rules, so long as it has the support of the House of Representatives" . The Head of state (the Queen, represented by the Governor-General) follows the advice of the government and plays only a formal role in the executive, except with respect to the formation and dismissal of governments and the use of the reserve powers. |
| lexicalization | eng: Governments of New Zealand |
| subclass of | (noun) the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities"
government, regime, authorities |
| has instance | e/Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/Fifth National Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/First Labour Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/First Liberal Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/First National Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/Fourth Labour Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/Fourth National Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/Liberal-Reform coalition Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/Muldoon government |
| has instance | e/Reform Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/Second Labour Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/Second National Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/Third Labour Government of New Zealand |
| has instance | e/United Government of New Zealand |