![]() Professor Joseph's book on Constitutional Law in New Zealand records the last time a Sovereign undertook personal command of the army was in 1793! It is democratically elected ministers, rather than the appointed Governor-General, that direct the powers of the Crown. I may exercise these prerogative powers in relation to the armed forces, as the sovereign's personal representative, but the exercise of the powers has been greatly tempered over time.įirst, by strong constitutional convention, the powers of the Governor-General in all matters are exercised on the advice of his or her ministers. The relationship between the Crown and the armed forces is based on the historical powers of the Sovereign. Frustrated with Cameron's cautious approach, Grey entered the field of battle himself, and, in command of colonial troops and "friendly Maori" captured Weraroa Pa, an event that Grey hailed as a major victory. In 1865, Grey entered into an acrimonious dispute about the conduct of the war in South Taranaki with the British General in charge of Imperial Troops in New Zealand, Duncan Cameron. Alison Quentin-Baxter, who played a key role in the 1980s review of the Letters Patent that constitute the Office, described the title as being "devoid of substantive effect" but that it remained due to "the importance still attached in New Zealand, particularly within the Armed Services, to the naming of the Governor-General as Commander-in-Chief."Ĭertainly times have changed since those of Governor Sir George Grey. Most New Zealanders, if asked what position I hold, would say: "He's the Governor-General." Yet for those of you who are commissioned officers of the New Zealand Defence Force, you would be aware that the legal document that establishes the office of Governor-General describes my position as "Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief."īut what does that mean in practice? I have never been a member of the military and New Zealand has not had a Governor-General with a senior military background since Sir Denis Blundell completed his term in 1977, although Sir David Beattie (1980-85), served in the Army and later the Naval Reserve. I would like to take this opportunity to briefly outline my constitutional relationship with the New Zealand's Defence Force. May I specifically greet you: Lt Col Andrew Shaw, Director of the Command and Staff Course Lt Col Peter Cosgrove, Directing Staff for Studies at the Command & Staff College College staff and students, and a particular warm welcome to the officers from Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, People's Republic of China, Philippines, Singapore and Tonga.Īs Governor-General, it is with pleasure that I welcome you to Government House in Wellington today. Greetings, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni and as it is the morning (Sign) Ukrainian forces retook the city of Lyman in the Donetsk province, one of the regions where the referendums took place, one day after Putin announced the annexation of the area.Īn explosion also occurred on a bridge connecting Russia with the Crimean Peninsula on Saturday, potentially disrupting a key supply route for Russian forces.įor the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill.May I begin by greeting you all in the languages of the realm of New Zealand - English, Maori, Cook Island Maori, Niuean, Tokelauan and New Zealand Sign Language. Russia last month held referendums in four regions of Ukraine captured by Russian troops during the invasion that the international community widely condemned as shams. Putin has on multiple occasions fired military leaders as Russia has fallen short of its objectives throughout the war. Russian officials announced some exceptions to the partial mobilization for certain occupations deemed essential following protests that broke out throughout Russia. Putin also faced strong pushback after he announced that he would call up 300,000 reservists to replenish depleted Russian forces, the first call-up of reserves in the country since World War II. Russian forces have been largely unable to hold back the major Ukrainian counteroffensive that has seen Ukraine retake thousands of square kilometers of territory in the eastern and southern parts of the country over the past month. The appointment comes as frustration with Russia’s military leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decisionmaking has reached new highs since the war began. ![]()
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