Government type is parliamentary democracy. Administrative division is the following: 93 counties, 9 districts, and 3 town districts.
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New Zealand Parliament Refurbishment
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New Zealand Parliament Refurbishment
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Legal system is based on the English law, with special land legislation and land courts for Maoris.
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Since 6 February 1952 the chief of the state is Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor General Dame Silvia Cart-wright since 4 April 2001.
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Since 10 December 1999, the Head of the government is Prime Minister Helen Clark and Deputy Prime Minister James Anderton.
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Since 1984 the government has accomplished major economic restructuring, transforming New Zealand from an agrarian economy to a more industrialized, free market economy that can compete globally.
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New Zealand is heavily dependent on trade — particularly in agricultural products.
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The main industries are mining, food processing, wood and paper products, textiles, machinery, transportation equipment.