Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016

1: Title
This Act is the Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016.
2: Commencement
1: Section 19(2) and (5)
2: The rest of this Act comes into force on the day and at the time that the Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 Amendment Act 2016 Section 2 replaced 29 November 2016 section 4 Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 Amendment Act 2016
1: Amendments to principal Act
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 principal Act 2018-06-01 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 re s2(1): section 19(2) and (5) come into force on 1 June 2018. 2016-11-29 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 re s2(2): the rest of this Act came into force 29 November 2016 at 9.59 pm.
4: Section 4 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 4 administering authority appointed under described in
2: In section 4 area area
a: means all the districts of the local authorities that are members of the Group; and
b: extends to—
i: the landward boundary of the territorial authorities in the Group; and
ii: the seaward boundary of the regions of regional councils or unitary authorities in the Group
3: In section 4 civil defence emergency management reduce, recover from,
4: In section 4 emergency services hospital and health services providers of health and disability services
5: In section 4 chief executive officer
a: in relation to a company, the person occupying the position of chief executive of the company, by whatever name called:
b: in relation to a partnership, a partner nominated for the purpose by the partnership:
c: in relation to an individual provider, the provider:
d: in relation to any other provider, including an unincorporated body, a person occupying a position that is comparable with that of chief executive officer of a company, by whatever name called constable
a: has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Policing Act 2008; and
b: in Part 5B, includes any person acting under the authority of a constable Group Recovery Manager section 29 health and disability services Local Recovery Manager section 30 local transition period section 94B National Recovery Manager section 11A national transition period section 94A owner provider of health and disability services recovery Recovery Manager transition period
6: In section 4 hospital and health service
7: In section 4 recovery activities recovery activity
a: the assessment and ongoing monitoring of the needs of a community affected by the emergency; and
b: the co-ordination and integration of planning, decisions, actions, and resources; and
c: measures to support—
i: the regeneration, restoration, and enhancement of communities across the 4 environments (built, natural, social, and economic); and
ii: the cultural and physical well-being of individuals and their communities; and
iii: government and non-government organisations and entities working together; and
d: measures to enable community participation in recovery planning; and
e: new measures—
i: to reduce risks from hazards; and
ii: to build resilience
8: In section 4 Recovery Co-ordinator Section 4(5) owner inserted 29 November 2016 section 5 Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 Amendment Act 2016
5: New section 4A inserted (Transitional, savings, and related provisions)
After section 4
4A: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1AA
6: Section 8 amended (Appointment and functions of Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management)
In section 8(2)﻿(h) state of national emergency or a national transition period
7: Section 9 amended (Powers of Director)
1: In section 9(2)﻿(a) state of national emergency or a national transition period
2: Replace section 9(2)﻿(b)
b: during a state of national emergency, control the performance of the functions and duties and the exercise of the powers of Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups and Group Controllers:
ba: during a national transition period, control the performance of the functions and duties and the exercise of the powers of Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups and Recovery Managers:
3: In section 9(3)﻿(b) responding to the response to, and recovery from,
4: After section 9(3)﻿(b)
ba: the development of strategic recovery planning for emergencies:
5: In section 9(3)﻿(d) recovery co-ordinators, Recovery Managers,
8: New sections 11A and 11B and cross-heading inserted
After section 11 National Recovery Manager
11A: Delegation of certain functions and powers of Director to National Recovery Manager
1: The Director may, in writing, either generally or particularly, delegate to any person the functions and powers of the Director referred to in sections 8(2)﻿(h) and 9(2)﻿(a) for the purposes of dealing with a national transition period.
2: The Director may exercise the power of delegation at any time, whether or not a national transition period is in force or is imminent.
3: A person to whom functions and powers are delegated under this section is, while the delegation is in force, the National Recovery Manager and has all the powers conferred on the National Recovery Manager by this Act.
4: If no delegation has been made under this section, the Director is the National Recovery Manager and has all the powers conferred on the National Recovery Manager by this Act.
11B: Further provisions relating to delegation to National Recovery Manager
1: Subject to any general or special directions given or conditions attached by the Director, a person to whom functions and powers are delegated under section 11A
2: A person purporting to act under any delegation under section 11A
3: A delegation under section 11A
4: A delegation under section 11A
5: A person is not employed in the service of Her Majesty for the purposes of the State Sector Act 1988 or the Government Superannuation Fund Act 1956 merely because functions and powers are delegated to that person under section 11A
9: Section 12 amended (Local authorities to establish Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups)
1: Replace section 12(1)﻿(b)
b: subject to paragraph (c), a unitary authority must establish a Civil Defence Emergency Management Group for the purposes of this Act as a committee under clause 30(1)﻿(a) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002:
2: After section 12(1)
1A: If subsection (1)﻿(b) applies and subsection (1)﻿(c) does not apply, a unitary authority is a Group rather than a member of a Group for the purposes of this Act.
10: Section 17 amended (Functions of Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups)
In section 17(1)﻿(e) carry out plan and
11: Section 20 amended (Appointment and functions of Civil Defence Emergency Management Co-ordinating Executive Groups)
1: Replace section 20(1)﻿(d)
d: the chief executive or a senior member of a provider of health and disability services operating in the area; and
2: After section 20(1)
1A: A person co-opted under subsection (1)﻿(e) may include a senior ambulance service officer.
12: Cross-heading above section 25 replaced
Replace the cross-heading above section 25 Persons authorised to declare state of local emergency or give notice of local transition period
13: Section 25 replaced (Appointment of persons who may declare state of local emergency)
Replace section 25
25: Persons appointed and otherwise authorised to declare state of local emergency or give notice of local transition period
1: A Civil Defence Emergency Management Group must appoint—
a: at least 1 person as a person authorised to declare a state of local emergency for its area; and
b: at least 1 person as a person authorised to give notice of a local transition period for its area.
2: A person appointed under subsection (1) must be chosen from representatives of the members of the Group.
3: If a Group appoints more than 1 person under subsection (1)﻿(a) or (b), it must state in the instrument of appointment—
a: whether the appointees have equal status to make a declaration, or give a notice, or whether any of the appointees is authorised to act only in the absence of another named person; and
b: any other conditions or limitations.
4: If no person appointed under subsection (1) is or is likely to be able to perform or exercise his or her functions, duties, and powers under this Act, a representative of any member of the Group may exercise the power to declare a state of local emergency, or give notice of a local transition period.
5: Despite subsections (1) to (4), the mayor of a territorial authority, or an elected member of that territorial authority designated to act on behalf of the mayor if the mayor is absent, may declare a state of local emergency, or give notice of a local transition period, that covers the district of that territorial authority.
14: Section 26 amended (Appointment of Group Controllers)
In section 26(3) subsection (1) or subsection (2) subsection (1) or (2)
15: Section 27 amended (Appointment of Local Controller)
1: In the heading to section 27 Controller Controllers
2: In section 27(1) that Group’s Group Controller the Group Controller of the Group
3: In section 27(2) the Local a Local
16: Section 28 amended (Functions of Group Controllers)
In section 28(3) exercise any power or function or fulfil any duty perform any function or duty or exercise any power
17: Sections 29 and 30 and cross-heading replaced
Replace sections 29 30 Group Recovery Managers and Local Recovery Managers
29: Appointment of Group Recovery Managers
1: A Civil Defence Emergency Management Group must appoint, either by name or by reference to the holder of an office, a suitably qualified and experienced person to be the Group Recovery Manager for its area.
2: A Group must appoint, either by name or by reference to the holder of an office, at least 1 suitably qualified and experienced person to perform the functions and duties and exercise the powers of the Group Recovery Manager on the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of Group Recovery Manager or in the absence from duty of the Group Recovery Manager for any reason, for the duration of the vacancy or absence.
3: A Group may, at any time, remove from office or replace a Group Recovery Manager appointed under subsection (1) or (2).
4: A Group may—
a: delegate the authority to replace the Group Recovery Manager during a transition period with a person appointed under subsection (2) to 1 or more of the representatives who are authorised under section 25(1)﻿(b)
b: impose conditions or limitations on the circumstances in which the authority under paragraph (a) may be used.
30: Appointment of Local Recovery Managers
1: A Civil Defence Emergency Management Group may appoint, either by name or by reference to the holder of an office, 1 or more suitably qualified and experienced persons to be a Local Recovery Manager, and direct that person or those persons to perform any of the functions and duties of, or delegated to, the Group Recovery Manager of the Group and to exercise the powers of the Group Recovery Manager in the area for which the Group Recovery Manager is appointed, including, but not limited to, the powers in sections 94H, 94I, and 94K to 94N
2: Despite anything in subsection (1), a Local Recovery Manager must follow any directions given by the Group Recovery Manager during a transition period.
30A: Functions of Recovery Managers
1: A Group Recovery Manager must, during a local transition period for the area for which the Group Recovery Manager is appointed, direct and co-ordinate the use of the personnel, material, information, services, and other resources made available by departments, Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups, and other persons for the purpose of carrying out recovery activities.
2: The Group Recovery Manager must also perform any functions or duties delegated to the Group Recovery Manager by the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group or conferred on Group Recovery Managers by this Act or any other enactment, and may exercise any power conferred on the Group Recovery Manager by delegation under this Act.
3: A Group Recovery Manager or a Local Recovery Manager may authorise any suitably qualified and experienced person to perform any function or duty or exercise any power of that Group Recovery Manager or Local Recovery Manager, except the power to authorise another person to perform those functions and duties or to exercise those powers.
4: A Group Recovery Manager or Local Recovery Manager who authorises a person under subsection (3) to perform a function or duty or to exercise a power remains responsible and accountable under this Act for the performance of the function or duty or the exercise of the power.
5: No Group Recovery Manager or Local Recovery Manager, and no person performing the functions or duties or exercising the powers of a Group Recovery Manager or Local Recovery Manager, may exercise any power conferred on Group Recovery Managers by this Act during any national transition period in any manner contrary to any priorities for the use of resources and services that have been determined by the Director or National Recovery Manager. 2012 No 2 s 10(3A)
18: Section 39 amended (National civil defence emergency management plan)
In section 39(2)﻿(d) national emergency or a national transition period
19: Section 49 amended (Proposed plan to be sent to Minister)
1: After section 49(1)
1A: The Civil Defence Emergency Management Group must have regard to any comments made by the Minister.
2: After section 49(2)﻿(c)
ca: the strategic planning for recovery from the hazards and risks referred to in paragraph (b):
3: After section 49(2)﻿(d)
da: the area of the Group:
4: In section 49(2)﻿(f) in the area of the Group
5: After section 49(2)﻿(f)
fa: the arrangements for giving notice of a local transition period:
20: Section 51 amended (Incorporation by reference)
After section 51(3)﻿(a) or and
21: Section 72 amended (Termination of state of emergency)
After section 72(2)
3: In addition, a state of local emergency is terminated when a notice of a local transition period given by the Minister under section 94B(3)
22: Section 75 amended (Power of Director to act on default by others)
1: In section 75(3)
a: replace work is done or a function or duty is exercised or performed a function or duty is performed
b: replace done, exercised, or performed, as the case may be performed
2: In section 75(4) paid in the first instance out of public money authorised in accordance with the Public Finance Act 1989
3: Replace section 75(5)
5: Expenses so incurred, together with reasonable costs for administration, are recoverable as a debt due to the Crown from the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group or the person responsible for performing the function or duty, or may be recovered by deduction from any money payable by the Crown to that Civil Defence Emergency Management Group or the person responsible for performing the function or duty.
4: In section 75(6) departmental bank account Departmental Bank Account in accordance with section 65U of the Public Finance Act 1989
5: Repeal section 75(7)
23: Section 77 amended (Appeal against requirement to give information)
In section 77(1) section 76 (including as applied and modified by section 94I(2)
24: Section 82 amended (Certain information not to be disclosed or seized)
In section 82(1) section 76 (including as applied and modified by section 94I(2)
25: Section 83 replaced (Restriction on disclosure of information)
Replace section 83
83: Restriction on disclosure of information
A person who receives information following a requirement to give information imposed under section 60, 76, 91(2), or 94N(2) Section 25 amended 29 November 2016 section 6 Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 Amendment Act 2016
26: Section 86 amended (Evacuation of premises and places)
In section 86 require direct
26A: Section 91 amended (Power to give directions)
In section 91
2: While a state of emergency is in force, a Controller or a constable, or any person acting under the authority of a Controller or constable, may direct—
a: the owner of a structure (or the owner’s agent) to obtain an assessment of the effect of the emergency (and any related subsequent events) on the structure:
b: the owners of structures of a particular type (or the owners’ agents) to obtain assessments of the effect of the emergency (and any related subsequent events) on the structures of that type that they own.
3: A person may not give a direction under subsection (2) unless the person has had regard to whether the structure or type of structure may, in the circumstances, pose a risk of injury or a risk to the safety of life or the safety of other property.
4: A direction given under subsection (2) must—
a: state the purpose of the assessment and specify the assessment that is required; and
b: specify a reasonable time within which the assessment must be concluded; and
c: require the owner (or the owner’s agent) to give a copy of the assessment to the person who gave the direction.
5: An owner (or owner’s agent) who is given a direction under subsection (2) must—
a: obtain the assessment, which must be conducted in accordance with the direction and at the owner’s expense; and
b: give a copy of the assessment to the person who gave the direction.
6: The owner (or the owner’s agent) may appeal to the District Court on the grounds that the direction is unreasonable.
7: Section 77(2) and (3) applies in relation to an appeal under subsection (6) with any necessary modifications, and section 77(4) does not apply.
8: Any relief that may be granted under subsection (6) is limited to the reasonable costs associated with obtaining the assessment. Section 26A inserted 29 November 2016 section 7 Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 Amendment Act 2016
26B: New section 91A inserted (Notice requirements)
After section 91
91A: Notice requirements
1: A person who gives a direction under section 91(2)﻿(a) or (b)
a: must use reasonable endeavours, in accordance with section 114, to notify—
i: each owner (or each owner’s agent) and each occupier of the structure of the direction; and
ii: each owner (or each owner’s agent) and each occupier of any adjacent structure or adjoining land of the direction; and
b: must attach a copy of the notice to a prominent place on, or adjacent to, the structure.
2: A person who gives a direction under section 91(2)﻿(b)
3: A notice given under this section must—
a: state the reasons for giving the direction; and
b: describe the matter to which the direction applies; and
c: state when the assessments are to be carried out; and
d: state where any further information may be viewed; and
e: be published in the Gazette Section 26B inserted 29 November 2016 section 7 Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 Amendment Act 2016
27: New Parts 5A and 5B inserted
After section 94
5A: Transition periods
94A: Minister may give notice of national transition period
1: After a state of emergency has been declared for any area, or after an emergency arises for which a state of emergency has not been declared, the Minister may give notice of a national transition period over the whole of New Zealand or any areas or districts if it appears to the Minister that a national transition period is required.
2: Without limiting subsection (1), the Minister must be satisfied that invoking the powers to manage, co-ordinate, or direct recovery activities is—
a: in the public interest; and
b: necessary or desirable to ensure a timely and effective recovery.
3: In deciding whether a national transition period is required, the Minister must have regard to—
a: the areas or districts affected by the emergency; and
b: whether the focus of activities in any area or district is moving from response to recovery, including whether a state of emergency is about to expire or be terminated; and
c: the capacity of any Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and any local authority in any area or district affected by the emergency to carry out recovery activities.
4: If the Minister gives notice of a national transition period,—
a: the Minister must advise the House of Representatives as soon as practicable; and
b: any other transition period then in force in any area or district to which the national transition period applies ceases to have effect.
94B: Notice of local transition period
1: A person who is authorised to give notice of a local transition period by being appointed for the purpose under section 25(1)﻿(b) section 25(4) or (5)
2: After an emergency arises, for which a state of emergency has not been declared, a person who is appointed or otherwise authorised under section 25
3: After a state of emergency has been declared for the area of a Civil Defence Emergency Management Group, or after an emergency arises for which a state of emergency has not been declared, the Minister may give notice of a local transition period for the area or for 1 or more districts or wards within the area if—
a: it appears to the Minister that a local transition period is required for the whole or any part of the area; and
b: notice of a local transition period has not been given under subsection (1).
4: Without limiting subsections (1) to (3), the Minister or the appointed or otherwise authorised person must not give notice of a local transition period unless satisfied that invoking the powers to manage, co-ordinate, or direct recovery activities is—
a: in the public interest; and
b: necessary or desirable to ensure a timely and effective recovery.
5: In deciding whether a local transition period is required, the Minister or the appointed or otherwise authorised person must have regard to—
a: the areas, districts, or wards affected by the emergency; and
b: whether the focus of activities in any area, district, or ward is moving from response to recovery, including whether a state of emergency is about to expire or be terminated.
6: The Minister must also have regard to the capacity of any Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and any local authority in any area, district, or ward affected by the emergency to carry out recovery activities.
7: Before giving notice under subsection (3), the Minister must, in a manner the Minister considers appropriate, seek and consider comment from any affected Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and the Mayor of any affected local authority, unless—
a: it is impracticable in the circumstances; or
b: in the opinion of the Minister, the urgency of the situation requires the notice of transition to be given immediately.
8: If notice of a local transition period is given under this section over—
a: the whole area of a Civil Defence Emergency Management Group, any other local transition period already in force for 1 or more districts or wards within the area ceases to have effect:
b: a district within the area of a Civil Defence Emergency Management Group, any other local transition period already in force for 1 or more wards within the district ceases to have effect.
9: After notice of a local transition period has been given for an area (the first area
10: The fact that a person purporting to be authorised under section 25
11: However, nothing in this section authorises notice of a local transition period to be given for any part of New Zealand while a national transition period is in force for that part.
94C: Commencement and duration of transition periods
1: A transition period for an area, or part of an area, for which a state of emergency has been declared comes into force—
a: on the termination of the state of emergency under section 72(1); or
b: on the expiry of the state of emergency under section 70(3) or 71(4), if the transition notice states that the transition period comes into force on the expiry of the state of emergency.
2: In any other case, a transition period comes into force at the time and on the date the notice of transition is given.
3: A national transition period ends 90 days after the time and date on which the period comes into force, unless extended or terminated earlier.
4: A local transition period ends 28 days after the time and date on which the period comes into force, unless extended or terminated earlier.
94D: Extension of transition periods
1: Before a national transition period ends, the Minister may by notice extend the national transition period if it appears to the Minister that the extension is required.
2: Before a local transition period ends, the person who gave notice of that local transition period (or another person, including the Minister, authorised to give that notice) may by notice extend the local transition period if it appears to the person that the extension is required.
3: In deciding whether an extension of a transition period is required,—
a: the Minister or other person must have regard to the areas, districts, or wards affected by the emergency; and
b: the Minister or other person must be satisfied that invoking the powers to manage, co-ordinate, or direct recovery activities is—
i: in the public interest; and
ii: necessary or desirable to ensure a timely and effective recovery.
4: In deciding whether an extension is required, the Minister must also have regard to the capacity of any Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and any local authority in any area, district, or ward affected by the emergency to carry out recovery activities.
5: Before giving notice under subsection (2), the Minister must, in a manner the Minister considers appropriate, seek and consider comment from any affected Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and the Mayor of any affected local authority, unless—
a: it is impracticable in the circumstances; or
b: in the opinion of the Minister, the urgency of the situation requires the notice of extension to be given immediately.
6: An extension of a transition period comes into force immediately before the end of the transition period that is extended and ends,—
a: in the case of a national transition period, 90 days after the time and date on which the extension comes into force, unless terminated earlier; or
b: in the case of a local transition period, 28 days after the time and date on which the extension comes into force, unless terminated earlier.
7: A transition period may be extended more than once.
8: If the Minister extends a national transition period, the Minister must advise the House of Representatives as soon as practicable.
9: If a local transition period is extended a third or further time,—
a: the person (other than the Minister) who extends the period must give the Minister a copy of the notice at the same time as notifying the public of that extension under section 94F(4)
b: the Minister must advise the House of Representatives as soon as practicable.
94E: Termination of transition periods
1: The Minister may by notice terminate a national transition period.
2: The person who gave notice of a local transition period (or the Minister or another person appointed or otherwise authorised to give that notice) may by notice terminate the local transition period.
3: A notice terminating a transition period terminates the relevant transition period when given.
4: Before giving notice under subsection (2), the Minister must, in a manner the Minister considers appropriate, seek and consider comment from any affected Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and the Mayor of any affected local authority, unless—
a: it is impracticable in the circumstances; or
b: in the opinion of the Minister, the urgency of the situation requires the notice of termination to be given immediately.
5: A notice terminating a transition period must—
a: specify the time and date on which it is given; and
b: specify the areas, districts, or wards to which the transition period applies; and
c: be in the form prescribed by regulations made under section 115 or a form of similar effect.
6: A person who terminates a transition period must—
a: immediately notify the public by any means of communication that are reasonably practicable in the circumstances of the case; and
b: ensure that the notice of termination is published in the Gazette
7: If a state of emergency is declared over an area (or any part of an area) to which a transition period applies, the transition period ends without a termination notice being given.
94F: Content and publication of transition period notices and their extensions
1: A notice of a transition period must—
a: specify the time and date on which the notice is given; and
b: specify the areas, districts, or wards to which it applies; and
c: be in the form prescribed by regulations made under section 115 or a form of similar effect.
2: A notice of an extension of a transition period must—
a: specify the time and date on which the notice is given; and
b: specify the areas, districts, or wards to which it applies; and
c: be in the form prescribed by regulations made under section 115 or a form of similar effect.
3: The validity of a notice of a transition period or a notice of an extension of a transition period is not affected by the inclusion of any additional information.
4: A person who gives notice of a transition period, or who extends a transition period, must,—
a: as soon as practicable, notify the public of the notice by publishing the notice—
i: in 1 or more newspapers circulating in the areas, districts, or wards to which the notice relates; and
ii: on an Internet site to which the public has free access; and
b: ensure that the notice or extension is published in the Gazette
5B: Powers in relation to transition periods
94G: Application
1: This Part applies if a transition period is in force.
2: In addition, Part 5 (other than those provisions that apply only during a state of emergency) applies if a transition period is in force.
3: A Recovery Manager may exercise the powers conferred on Recovery Managers under this Part if the exercise of the powers—
a: is in respect of those areas, districts, or wards for which the Recovery Manager is responsible; and
b: is, in the opinion of the Recovery Manager,—
i: in the public interest; and
ii: necessary or desirable to ensure a timely and effective recovery; and
iii: proportionate in the circumstances.
4: A constable may exercise the powers conferred on constables under this Part if the exercise of the powers is, in the opinion of the constable,—
a: in the public interest; and
b: necessary or desirable to ensure a timely and effective recovery; and
c: proportionate in the circumstances.
94H: General transition period powers
A Recovery Manager may—
a: carry out or require to be carried out all or any of the following:
i: works:
ii: clearing roads and other public places:
iii: examining and marking any property, animal, or any other thing:
iv: removing or disposing of, or securing or otherwise making safe, dangerous structures and materials wherever they may be:
b: provide for the conservation and supply of food, fuel, and other essential supplies:
c: disseminate information and advice to the public.
94I: Power to require information
1: A Recovery Manager may require any person to give the Recovery Manager information in accordance with section 76, as if a reference in that section to a Civil Defence Emergency Management Group were a reference to the Recovery Manager.
2: The provisions of sections 76, 77, 82, and 83 apply to a requirement under subsection (1) as if it were a requirement by a Civil Defence Emergency Management Group under section 76(1).
94J: Minister's power of direction
1: This section applies if the Minister considers that, having regard to all the circumstances, it is expedient to exercise the power in subsection (2).
2: If this section applies, the Minister may direct the Director or any Civil Defence Emergency Management Group or person—
a: to perform any of the functions or duties or exercise any of the powers conferred on the Director, Group, or person under this Part; or
b: to cease to perform any of the functions or duties or to exercise any of the powers conferred on the Director, Group, or person under this Part.
3: If the Minister directs a person or a Civil Defence Emergency Management Group under this section, the Minister may direct that the functions or duties be performed or the powers be exercised under the control and to the satisfaction of the Director.
94K: Evacuation of premises and places
Despite anything in section 94G
a: the evacuation of any premises or place, including any public place:
b: the exclusion of any persons or vehicles from any premises or place, including any public place.
94L: Entry on premises and places
A Recovery Manager or a constable may enter, and if necessary break into, any premises or place if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that the action is necessary for—
a: saving life, preventing injury, or rescuing and removing injured or endangered persons; or
b: permitting or facilitating the carrying out of any urgent measure for the relief of suffering or distress.
94M: Closing roads and public places
A Recovery Manager or constable may, in order to prevent, limit, or reduce the consequences of an emergency, totally or partially prohibit or restrict public access, with or without vehicles, to any road or public place.
94N: Power to give directions
1: A Recovery Manager or a constable may—
a: direct any person to stop any activity that—
i: may cause, or substantially contribute to the consequences of, an emergency; or
ii: may prevent or substantially hinder recovery from an emergency:
b: request any person, either verbally or in writing, to take any action to prevent or limit or reduce the consequences of the emergency.
2: A Recovery Manager or a constable may direct—
a: the owner of a structure (or the owner’s agent) to obtain an assessment of the effect of the emergency (and any related subsequent events) on the structure:
b: the owners of structures of a particular type (or the owners’ agents) to obtain assessments of the effect of the emergency (and any related subsequent events) on the structures of that type that they own.
3: A person may not give a direction under subsection (2) unless the person has had regard to whether the structure or type of structure may, in the circumstances, pose a risk of injury or a risk to the safety of life or the safety of other property.
4: A direction given under subsection (2) must—
a: state the purpose of the assessment and specify the assessment that is required; and
b: specify a reasonable time within which the assessment must be concluded; and
c: require the owner (or the owner’s agent) to give a copy of the assessment to the person who gave the direction.
5: An owner (or owner’s agent) who is given a direction under subsection (2) must—
a: obtain the assessment, which must be conducted in accordance with the direction and at the owner’s expense; and
b: give a copy of the assessment to the person who gave the direction.
6: The owner (or the owner’s agent) may appeal to the District Court on the grounds that the direction is unreasonable.
7: Section 77(2) and (3) applies in relation to an appeal under subsection (6) with any necessary modifications, and section 77(4) does not apply.
8: Any relief that may be granted under subsection (6) is limited to the reasonable costs associated with obtaining the assessment.
94NA: Notice requirements
1: A person who gives a direction under section 94N(2)﻿(a) or (b)
a: must use reasonable endeavours, in accordance with section 114, to notify—
i: each owner (or each owner’s agent) and each occupier of the structure of the direction; and
ii: each owner (or each owner’s agent) and each occupier of any adjacent structure or adjoining land of the direction; and
b: must attach a copy of the notice to a prominent place on, or adjacent to, the structure.
2: A person giving a direction under section 94N(2)﻿(b)
3: A notice given under this section must—
a: state the reasons for giving the direction; and
b: describe the matter to which the direction applies; and
c: state when the assessments are to be carried out; and
d: state where any further information may be viewed; and
e: be published in the Gazette
94O: Person exercising emergency powers to provide proof of identity
A person exercising a power conferred on him or her by this Part must—
a: have with him or her, and produce if requested to do so, evidence of his or her identity; and
b: if requested to do so, produce evidence of or give a general explanation of the authority under which he or she is acting and the power or powers he or she is exercising.
94P: Reporting
1: If a Recovery Manager or a person acting under the authority of a Recovery Manager exercises a power under this Part in relation to a national transition period, the National Recovery Manager must give a written report to the Director.
2: If a Recovery Manager or a person acting under the authority of a Recovery Manager exercises a power under this Part in relation to a local transition period, the Recovery Manager must give—
a: a written report to the Director; and
b: a copy of the report to the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group.
3: A report and a copy of a report under subsection (1) or (2) must be given within 7 days after the date on which the relevant transition period ends.
4: If a power was exercised by a person other than the Recovery Manager giving the report, that Recovery Manager must consult with that person in preparing the report.
5: The report must—
a: identify the power or powers exercised under this Part and the person who exercised the power or powers; and
b: include the reasons for the exercise of that power or those powers.
6: On receiving a report under—
a: subsection (1), the Director must give a copy of the report to the Minister; and
b: subsection (2)﻿(a), the Director may give a copy of the report to the Minister.
7: If the Minister receives a copy of a report under subsection (6), the Minister must present it to the House of Representatives as soon as practicable.
8: If the National Recovery Manager gives a report to the Director under subsection (1), the National Recovery Manager must also publish a copy of the report on an Internet site as soon as practicable.
9: On receiving a copy of a report under subsection (2)﻿(b), a Civil Defence Emergency Management Group must publish it on the Group’s Internet site as soon as practicable.
10: In this section, Recovery Manager section 29 or 30 Section 27 amended 29 November 2016 section 8(1) Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 Amendment Act 2016 Section 27 amended 29 November 2016 section 8(2) Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 Amendment Act 2016
28: Section 96 amended (Withholding information or giving false or misleading information)
1: In section 96(1) 76 76, 91, 94I(1), or 94N
2: In section 96(2) section 77 (including as applied and modified by section 94I(2) Section 28(1) replaced 29 November 2016 section 9 Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 Amendment Act 2016
29: Section 97 amended (Disclosing information)
In section 97 section 83 (including as applied and modified by section 94I(2)
30: Section 98 amended (Obstruction)
In section 98 state of emergency or transition period
31: Section 99 amended (Failure to comply with direction to evacuate premises or place)
1: In section 99(1) section 86 or 94K
2: In section 99(2) Controller Controller, Recovery Manager,
32: Section 100 amended (Failure to comply with prohibition or restriction on access to road or public place)
In section 100 section 88 or 94M
33: Section 102 amended (Failure to comply with direction)
In section 102 91(a) 91 or 94N Section 33 replaced 29 November 2016 section 10 Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2016 Amendment Act 2016
34: Section 103 amended (Personation)
In section 103 Controller, a Recovery Manager,
35: Section 108 amended (Compensation for loss or damage to personal property)
1: In section 108(1)
a: replace or a Recovery Co-ordinator or a Recovery Manager
b: after state of emergency or a transition period
2: In section 108(5)﻿(a) the Director or the National Controller the Director, the National Controller, or the National Recovery Manager
3: In section 108(5)﻿(b)﻿(iii) Recovery Co-ordinator Recovery Manager
4: In section 108(5)﻿(b)﻿(iv) or Group Controller , the Group Controller, or a Group Recovery Manager appointed by the Group
36: Section 109 amended (Compensation for other matters)
After section 109(3)
3A: A person who has suffered loss or damage as a result of any action or measure duly taken under instructions issued under any of sections 94K to 94N
3B: A person who has suffered loss or damage as a result of any action or measure duly taken under instructions issued under any of sections 94K to 94N
37: Section 110 amended (Protection from liability)
In section 110(1) state of emergency or a transition period
38: Section 111 amended (Restricted application of Resource Management Act 1991)
In section 111 declared , or notice of a transition period is given,
39: New section 115A inserted (Permanent legislative authority for payment of certain expenses)
After section 115
115A: Permanent legislative authority for payment of certain expenses
The Crown may, without further appropriation than this section, incur expenses to reimburse a local authority for, or to pay public money for the purpose of meeting, expenses incurred by a local authority in connection with an emergency if the expenses—
a: are incurred in respect of civil defence emergency management activities; and
b: meet the criteria for being reimbursed or paid in a Government policy that was in force before the emergency occurred.
40: Section 119 amended (Provisions of Civil Defence Act 1983 that continue)
Repeal section 119(4)
41: New Schedule 1AA inserted
Before Schedule 1 Schedule 1AA Schedule 1
2: Consequential amendments to other enactments
42: Consequential amendments to other Acts
Amend the enactments specified in Schedule 2 2016-11-29 Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 Local Authorities (Members’ Interests) Act 1968 Maritime Security Act 2004 Maritime Transport Act 1994 Public Finance Act 1989 Resource Management Act 1991
43: Consequential amendments to Schedule of National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan Order 2015
Amend the Schedule Schedule 3 2016-11-29 National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan Order 2015