"Every country in the world has some from of parliament. Parliamentary systems fall into two categories: bicameral and unicameral. Out of 193 countries in the world, 79 are bicameral and 113 are unicameral, making a total of 272 chambers of parliament with over 46,000 members of parliament." IPU Parline

Institution - Parliamentary Library, Research, Information and Engagement

Identification

Name: Parliamentary Library, Research, Information and Engagement
Institutional Description: Provides administrative and support services to Members of Parliament
Country/Entity: New Zealand
Name of Parliament: New Zealand Parliament
Type of Parliament: - Parliament of a sovereign state
In case of a bicameral parliament the served Chamber/House: The Lower Chamber/House (House of Deputies/Representatives
Number of the members of the served legislature(s): 120
Number of staff working in the served parliamentary administration(s): 720
Type of organization: Combined library and research service
Types of users: - Citizens
- Students
- Parliamentarians
- Goverment
- Staff
Year founded: 1858
Number of staff: 70
Website: www.parliament.nz
Date update: 05/26/2021

Ifla

IFLA member?: Yes
Regional member?: Yes
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Address

Address (1): Private Bag 18041
Address (2): Wellington
Postal code: 6160
Phone: +6448179888

Contact

Email: Library@parliament.govt.nz
Contact person: Amy Brier
Email contact person: Amy.Brier@parliament.govt.nz
Phone contact person: +6448179888
Name Library/RC Authorities: Amy Brier
Email Library/RC Authorities: Amy.Brier@parliament.govt.nz

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Research service information

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Date update: 05/26/2021