Draft:People's Confederation of Knillia
People's Confederation of Knillia | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto: "We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails" | |
| Status | Active |
| Capital | New Knillium |
| Official languages | English, Te Reo Maori |
| Demonym(s) | Knillian |
| Government | Social Democratic Confederation |
• President | Kobi Notman |
• Vice President | Rilee Barnes |
• Council Chancellor | Kobi Notman |
| Legislature | People's Council |
| Population | |
• 29,516 estimate | 29,516 |
| HDI | 0.936 very high |
| Currency | Knillian Dollar |
| Time zone | UTC-2 (XST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (XDT) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Internet TLD | .KN |
The People's Confederation of Knillia, more commonly known as Knillia, is a micronation in the western Bay of Plenty area in New Zealand. The nation was formed of June 3rd 2023 by Kobi Notman and Joshua Breite.
The nation is a social democratic federal republic, with the president acting as head of state, and the People's Council and the Council Chancellor acting as the head of government. Since it's formation, Kobi Notman has served as the confederation's president and Council Chancellor. The nation is divided into seven Regions, with each Region having the right to a representative in the People's Council, as well as the right to one Regional vote in any decisions or referendums held by the Council.
In the 2023 census held after the Federation's formation, Knillia's population is estimated to be 29,516 people, with the majority of it's population living in the Otumoetai and Tauranga regions. The nation is newly formed, yet a steadily growing power in the Tauranga Micronational Area. The political policy of the People's Confederation of Knillia is Democratic Socialism with an emphasis on environmental policy and worker's rights. By principle, Knillia argues that the ideas and values of Capitalism are fully incompatible with the rights and freedoms of the people, and aim to work towards a peaceful and democratic transition to full socialism. Political and economic decisions are made through the choices of all the people, as much as the federal assembly and the People's Council. The People's Confederation of Knillia is mainly situated within the Omokora and Otumoetai peninsula's, although their territorial claims extend all over the Western Bay of Plenty area, including five autonomous territories and three economic sanctions.
Etymology
The People's Confederation of Knillia get's it's name from the Joshua Knill, a mythological, god-like being in the nations culture, and was chosen as a part of the nation's name upon it's formation on June 3rd 2023.
History
Founding
on June 3rd 2023, in a desire for a state governed by the people, for the people, the People's Confederation was formed by Kobi Notman and Joshua Breite, as a union of states with common causes and goals, and similar cultures, belief, and identity. On June 8th 2023, a referendum was held among the federal assembly and the People of Knillia, to elect their representatives for their Regions, and thus, their members of the People's Council.
Political Endorsement
On September 8th, the People's Confederation of Knillia released their official endorsement for the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand in the upcoming election.
Military Uprising
On September 17th, the People's Confederation of Knillia put down a military-sponsored monarchist uprising in the Matua Provinces, led by Joshua Breite, the representative for the province and leader of the armed forces. The uprising was quickly and decisively put down by the remaining majority of Knillia's armed forces, as well as through diplomatic relations with the rebels. Joshua Breite was pardoned, and allowed to keep his seat as representative of Matua, but was stripped of his title as leader of the armed forces, and his influence in the nation's military and government.
Monarchist Rebellion- The Grand Imperium of Knillia
The Military uprising was led by Joshua Breite, then leader of the Knillian Armed Forces, who attempted to establish a totalitarian, Monarchist state, known as the Grand Imperium of Knillia.
Government and Politics
The People's Confederation of Knillia is divided into seven administrative regions called Regions, with each Region given the right to a representative in the People's Council, as well as one Regional vote in any decisions or referendums held by the Council. Each Region maintains a relative amount of self-governance, but united through common causes, goals, culture, and beliefs, although the overall supremacy of the common federal government is often recognised more than the individual state itself. Each Region representative is given a federal department to manage. The Council Member's are elected to these positions by the Council and the Federal Assembly.
| Party Name | Abbreviation | Political Spectrum | ideology | Leader | Federal Assembly Seats | Flag |
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| Knillian Democratic Socialist Party | KDSP | Left-Wing | Democratic Federal Socialism, Anti-Stalinism | Kobi Notman | 39/100 |
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| Knillian Green Party | KGP | Left-Wing | Green Politics, Social Democracy | Zac Mcleod | 23/100 |
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| Knillian Workers Union | KWU | Far-Left | Trotskyism, Workers rights, Anti-Stalinism | Rilee Barnes | 18/100 |
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| Social Liberal Demoratic Party | SLDP | Centre-Left | Social Democracy, Liberalism | Joshua Breite | 11/100 |
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| Communist Party of Knillia | CPK | Far-Left | Marxist Communism | Maddie Steed | 9/100 |
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Head of State
Since the formation of the People's Confederation of Knillia on June 3rd 2023, Kobi Notman, one of the two founding members, has served as President of the confederation , as well as Council Chancellor. As President, Notman has the right to represent the Confederation at any official meetings among other Micronations, as well as the special right to a double vote in the People's Council, should they reach an impass. On June 5th 2023, Rilee Barnes, Council member and Representative of the Otumoetai Region was elected by the People's Council and Federal Assembly to the role of Vice-President. Only in the official absence of the President is the Vice-President (Then acting-President) allowed to Regional Votes in any decisions made by the Council.
Head of Government
The People's Council acts as the head of government for the People's Confederation of Knillia. The council is made up of seven members, one representative elected from each Region, and whom is allowed one Regional vote on decisions. The Council Chancellor acts as the head of the People's council, elected by the federal assembly, and is allowed a double Regional vote in decisions made by the Council. Since Knillia's formation, Kobi Notman has served as the Council Chancellor.
Regions and their Representatives
| Regions | Region Representatives | Regional Flag |
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| Omokoroa Region | Kobi Notman | 
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| Whakamarama Region | Lucy Penellum | 
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| Bethlehem Region | Alexis Cory | 
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| Otumoetai Region | Rilee Barnes | 
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| Gate Pa Region | Joshua Breite | 
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| Southern Tauranga Region | Zac Mcleod | 
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| Bellevue Region | Maddie Steed | 
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| Head of Federal Department | Federal Department/s |
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| Kobi Notman | Federal Department of National Security and Intelligence, Federal Department of Conservation and Environmental Issues, Federal Department of Social and Cultural Issues. |
| Rilee Barnes | Federal Department of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Federal Department of Social Development and Employment, Federal Department of Immigration. |
| Lucy Penellum | Federal Department of Finance, Federal Department of Agriculture, Federal Department of Sports and Recreation. |
| Alexis Cory | Federal Department of Health, Federal Department of Education, Federal Department of Justice |
| Zac Mcleod | Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Federal Department of Research, Science, and Innovation, Federal Department of Community Development |
| Joshua Breite | Federal Department of Defense (Interim), Federal Department of Trade and Commerce, Federal Department of Tourism |
| Maddie Steed | Federal Department of Housing and Infrastructure, Federal Department of Energy Resources, Federal Department of Transport. |
Economy
The Economy of the People's Confederation of Knillia is relatively small, with the Knillian Federal Government providing most resources and services democratically through state owned programs and organizations. Essential products such as food, water, housing, and energy are all provided by the Knillian Government.
State Owned Organizations
- Knillian National Media Network
- Knillian National Postal Service
- National Railway and Transportation Network of Knillia
- Knillian Green Power and Energy Organisation
Geography and climate
The direct territory of Knillia as well as it's claimed territories span an estimate of 175km2, stretching from the Omokoroa Peninsula in the west, and Mt. Maunganui in the east. A large portion of Knillia's territory is made up of forests, farmland, and nature reserves, although the Omokoroa, Bethlehem, Otumoetai and Tauranga regions range from lightly to heavily urbanised. The terrain ranges from flat to hilly, with the Borders of Knillia ending just before the Kaimai mountain range to the west. Knillia's fertile arable land combined with its favourable geography has allowed for a steady but increasing growth in farming activities. There is some volcanic activity within Knillia's borders, including the Mt. Maunganui volcanic cone, as well as the small portion of Knillia's territory that lies within the Taupo volcanic zone. Summers within Knillia end to warm and humid, with its winters being relatively mild, with the coastal areas receiving the most sunshine, on average 2,200 hours annually. Rain tends to be more frequent in the winter, however, with the coastal regions particularly being affected, with them receiving an estimate of 4,000 millimetres of rain per annum.
Military and Defense
By deafault, Kobi Notman, as President and Council Chancellor, is the minister of national defence and intelligence. As of Knillia's formation, Joshua Breite has served as head of the Knillian Armed Forces. Knillia's Armed Forces are divided into two branches, the Knillian Army Corps, and the Knillian Naval Corps. Knillia's exact number of soldiers is unknown, but it is estimated that the number lies around 17-20 soldiers in the Army Corps, and approximately 8-11 soldiers in the Knillian Naval Corps. Knillia has no known air force.
After the September 17th military uprising led by Joshua Breite, the leader of Knillia's armed forces, Breite was removed from his position as leader of the armed forces, as well as from any major influence in the military or government, but was allowed to keep his position as representative of the Matua Region.
Holidays
Knillian Independance Day
Knillian Independance Day is celebrated June 3rd, in accordance with the date the People's Confederation of Knillia gained independance from Aotearoa New Zealand. The holiday is typically celebrated
New Years Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, according to the Gregorian Calendar. In Knillian tradition, gifts are exchanged among family, friends, and neighbours,accompanied with celebratory feasting and fireworks.
Labour Day
Commemorated each year on the fourth Monday of October, Labour day celebrates the achievements of workers, having originated from the trade/labour union movement.
May Day
Similar to Labour Day, May Day has its origins in the labour movement. commemorated on May 1st, May Day celebrates the struggles and achievements of the workers, and has great importance within Knillia's history and culture.