Episode 2 of 3

Proclamation

When
17 January 1853
Where
New Zealand
Part of
New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 passed

Governor George Grey proclaimed the Act on 17 January 1853, making it effective in the colony.

The Act took effect upon proclamation by Governor George Grey on 17 January 1853. This followed the suspension of the 1846 Act, which had been largely inoperative due to Grey's opposition to its implementation.

Sources

  1. New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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