Head of the Defence Forces (New Zealand)
The King of New Zealand is the Head of the New Zealand Defence Forces.[1]
| Head of The New Zealand Defence Forces | |
|---|---|
 Coat of Arms of New Zealand | |
| New Zealand Defence Forces | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Type | Supreme Commanding Authority |
| Deputy | Commander-in-Chief of the New Zealand Defence Forces |
| Website | www |
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The King is represented in New Zealand by the Governor-General of New Zealand, who holds the position of Commander-in-Chief of the New Zealand Defence Forces[2] they are authorised to raise and maintain the armed forces under the Defence Act 1990.
All members of the Defence forces take an oath of allegiance to the Head of the Defence Forces.[3]
While the King and the Governor-General have power to issue commands to the defence forces, they act on the advice of the New Zealand Government, which renders the main function of these roles to that of ceremonial duties.
| Commander-in-Chief of The New Zealand Defence Forces | |
|---|---|
Coat of Arms of New Zealand | |
| New Zealand Defence Forces | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Type | Commander in Chief |
| Appointer | King of New Zealand Holder is the Governor General appointed by the King |
| Website | www |
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References
- https://www.royal.uk/new-zealand#:~:text=Symbols%20and%20ceremonies-,The%20Queen%27s%20role,a%20term%20of%20five%20years.
- "The Governor-General's role as Commander-in-Chief". gg.govt.nz. 10 December 2007.
- "Defence Regulations 1990 (SR 1990/78) (as at 13 September 2014) 3 Oath of allegiance – New Zealand Legislation". www.legislation.govt.nz.
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