Leader of the Opposition (New Zealand)
In New Zealand, the leader of the Official Opposition, commonly described as the leader of the Opposition, is the politician who heads the Official Opposition. Conventionally, they are the leader of the largest political party in the House of Representatives that is not in Government. This is usually the parliamentary leader of the second-largest caucus in the House of Representatives.
Leader of the Opposition (New Zealand)
Image: John Ballance 1880
Image: John Bryce
Image: William Rolleston (cropped)
New Zealand House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the sole chamber of the New Zealand Parliament. The House passes laws, provides ministers to form Cabinet, and supervises the work of government. It is also responsible for adopting the state's budgets and approving the state's accounts.
New Zealand House of Representatives
Montage of portraits depicting members of the House, the Serjeant-at-Arms, and the Clerk of the House, during the Second Parliament in 1860.
Example of a House of Representatives ballot paper used in MMP elections
The mace is carried into Parliament by the Serjeant-at-Arms during the Opening of the 29th Parliament, 1950