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New Zealand

Legal system familyCommon law
How the law worksBased on English common law with some aspects of tikanga Māori.
Form of governmentparliamentary monarchy
Constitution–
LegislatureNew Zealand Parliament
Highest courtSupreme Court of New Zealand
Head of stateCharles III
Head of governmentChristopher Luxon
Age of majority20
Minimum marriage age18
Retirement age65
Official languagesEnglish; Māori; New Zealand Sign Language
CapitalWellington
ContinentOceania
Population5,307,800

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