Section outline

  • PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are DEMONSTRATING an understanding of the NZ Government so that we can be INFORMED of the party policies and ideals.
    • We are DEBATING the different political parties in NZ so that we can HYPOTHESISE how a political party is developed
    • We are APPLYING our knowledge to UNDERSTAND the how our government and parliament is established


    NZ parliament structure

    To understand the different branches of NZ government and law making institutions

    Executive, legislative and Judiciary, house of representative

    – 2 minutes


      - 10 minutes


    Powerpoint with key info and comprehension questions

    Final Activity/Homework: Using the information provided create a diagram that shows the structure of NZ government with some information explaining each group and key terms.


    NZ electorates and Maori electorates

    To be able to explain the history of and make up of the electorates in NZ

    NZ and Maori electorates


    Use their devices to research the different electorates. They need to find 5 interesting facts about the NZ electorate. They then need to draw the MAORI electorates onto the NZ map