Everyone has different reasons for supporting the monarchy in New Zealand. Here are ten great reasons to be proud of our great system:
- Monarchies are much more stable and far more successful at protecting democracy than republics.
- New Zealand’s monarchy has a team of three people working at the top level of government, not just the usual one or two.
- Monarchies select their heads of state based on a fair and neutral process, not based on personal popularity, wealth, or political scheming.
- Monarchies are more gender-balanced, multi-cultural, and inclusive than republics.
- In a world full of divisions and selfishness, New Zealand shares its head of state with 15 other countries.
- The King is a completely apolitical head of state. She represents all New Zealanders regardless of their political views. This cannot happen in a republic.
- Monarchies have statistically proven to foster greater trust between citizens.
- Our monarchy is the least expensive political system available to the NZ taxpayers and definitely provides the best possible value.
- Monarchy is government by a person, for the people, not government by a document for a document.
- The monarchy adds more colour and ceremony to government. It is the art in government.
Keen to know more? Check out some myths about our monarchy or read on about our team of three.