The Order of precedence in New Zealand is a guide to the relative seniority of constitutional office holders and certain others, to be followed, as appropriate at State and official functions.
The previous order of precedence (approved and amended) was revoked and Queen Elizabeth II approved the following Order of Precedence in New Zealand effective 20 September 2018:
Chlöe SwarbrickMP – Co-leader, Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand (10 March 2024)
Members of the House of Representatives. There is no established order of precedence over members of parliament in general, although each party has its internal ranking.
Judges of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, the Court of Appeal and the High Court of New Zealand.
Former Prime Ministers, former Speakers of the House of Representatives, former Chief Justices, and members of the Privy Council.
Until 1999 it was traditional for the Prime Minister, senior and long-serving Ministers of the Crown, the Chief Justice and Judges of the Court of Appeal to be appointed to the Privy Council. No appointments were made from 2000, and in 2010 steps were taken to discontinue such appointments.
Mayors of territorial authorities and chairpersons of regional councils, while in their own cities, districts and regions. In 1989, boroughs and counties were amalgamated into district councils. District mayors, and the Chatham Islands mayor could expect to be accorded this same precedence.
The Public Service Commissioner, Chief of Defence Force, Commissioner of Police, and Officers of Parliament (The Controller and Auditor-General, Chief Ombudsman, and the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment).
The Solicitor-General, Clerk of the House of Representatives, and Clerk of the Executive Council when attending a function involving the exercise of the position’s specific responsibilities.
Consuls-General and Consuls of countries without diplomatic representation in New Zealand.
Members of New Zealand and British orders, and holders of decorations and medals in accordance with the Order of Wear in New Zealand.
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