The Sovereign is the head of State of New Zealand and has special titles. You know the Sovereign as the King or Queen, and they have a special name that is announced from time to time. The Governor-General is the person who represents the Sovereign in New Zealand and is chosen by the Sovereign. The Governor-General does the Sovereign's work in New Zealand. You can think of the Governor-General as a helper for the Sovereign in New Zealand. The Sovereign is very important and the Governor-General makes sure their work gets done in New Zealand.
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The Sovereign in right of New Zealand is the head of State of New Zealand, and shall be known by the royal style and titles proclaimed from time to time.
The Governor-General appointed by the Sovereign is the Sovereign's representative in New Zealand.
