Part 3The Legislature
Parliament
16Royal assent to Bills
A Bill passed by the House of Representatives shall become law when the Sovereign or the Governor-General assents to it and signs it in token of such assent.
Constitution Act 1986
The Legislature - Parliament
16: Royal assent to Bills
"How a bill becomes a law with the Governor-General's approval"
When you want a bill to become a law in New Zealand, it needs to be agreed to by the House of Representatives. You do this by passing the bill, then the Sovereign or the Governor-General must agree to it. The Sovereign or the Governor-General shows they agree by signing the bill, which is called giving royal assent.
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