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Royal Assent

When
30 June 1852
Where
Westminster, London
Part of
New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 passed

The New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 received royal assent on 30 June 1852, granting self-government to the Colony of New Zealand.

The Act was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It received royal assent on 30 June 1852. The legislation established a bicameral General Assembly consisting of the governor, a legislative council, and a House of Representatives.

Sources

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

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