The New Zealand Legislative Council was the upper house of the General Assembly of New Zealand from 1853 to 1950. An earlier legislative council existed from 1841 when New Zealand became a colony; it
The original plenary chamber, photographed in 1899
The Legislative Council Chamber in 2011, pictured before the speech from the throne
The prime minister of New Zealand is the head of government of New Zealand. The incumbent prime minister, Christopher Luxon, leader of the New Zealand National Party, took office on 27 November 2023.
Christopher Luxon reads the oath of allegiance, 27 November 2023
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (foreground, left of centre) chairs his first meeting of Cabinet, November 2023
Premier House in Wellington is the prime minister's residence.