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    New Zealand's political system operates as an independent, unitary parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy, with King Charles III as head of state and Christopher Luxon serving as Prime Minister. The country consistently ranks among the world's most democratic nations, placing sixth in the 2023 V-Dem Democracy Indices.

    Following the October 2023 election, New Zealand formed its first three-party coalition government, comprising the National Party, ACT, and New Zealand First. This historic arrangement includes an unprecedented rotating deputy prime ministership between Winston Peters and David Seymour. The government faces challenges including housing affordability, cost of living pressures, and ongoing Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

    The nation's political landscape reflects its multicultural character, with dedicated Māori representation through seven reserved parliamentary seats and the Māori Party's presence in opposition. Women's representation reached historic levels in the previous parliament, with gender parity achieved in 2020, though numbers shifted following the 2023 election. The Green Party and Te Pāti Māori continue to advocate for environmental and indigenous rights respectively.

    Since becoming the first nation to grant women's suffrage in 1893, New Zealand has maintained a reputation for progressive politics. The country's transition to MMP (Mixed Member Proportional) voting in 1996 fundamentally changed its political dynamics, moving from a two-party dominated system to one requiring coalition-building and cross-party cooperation. The nation's nuclear-free stance, established in 1987, remains a cornerstone of its independent foreign policy.

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