Subsidiarity as a constitutional principle in New Zealand

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Gussen, Benjamen F.. 2014. "Subsidiarity as a constitutional principle in New Zealand." New Zealand Journal of Public and International Law. 12 (1), pp. 123-144.
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Subsidiarity as a constitutional principle in New Zealand

ERA Journal ID35369
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AuthorGussen, Benjamen F.
Journal TitleNew Zealand Journal of Public and International Law
Journal Citation12 (1), pp. 123-144
Number of Pages22
Year2014
Place of PublicationWellington, New Zealand
ISSN1176-3930
Web Address (URL)http://www.victoria.ac.nz/law/centres/nzcpl/publications/nz-journal-of-public-and-international-law/current-issue
Abstract

This paper argues that subsidiarity is a constitutional principle in New Zealand. The principle of subsidiarity is the essence of the Treaty of Waitangi, both in its English and Māori texts. It is also evident in the thinking behind the New Zealand Constitution Acts of 1846 and 1852. This constitutional tradition has been hidden since the abolition of the New Zealand provincial system in 1876. The resuscitation of subsidiarity as a foundational element of our constitution holds the key to our economic prosperity in a globalising world. Central government should, as a strategic policy, empower local government to function as municipal corporations with wide legislative powers.

Keywordssubsidiarity, federalism, constitutional law, New Zealand
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020480702. Constitutional law
480302. Comparative law
389903. Heterodox economics
480410. Legal theory, jurisprudence and legal interpretation
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Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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