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Fair Trading Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Fair Trading Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 1 October 2008.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act Fair Trading Act 1986 2008-10-01 Fair Trading Act 1986
4: Purpose
This Act
5: Application of Act to conduct outside New Zealand
Section 3
2: See section 51
6: New section 51 inserted
The following section is inserted after section 50
51: Application of Act to goods that are, or may be, exported to China
1: This Act applies to conduct or representations relating to goods that are, or may be, exported from New Zealand pursuant to the Conformity Cooperation Agreement in the same way as this Act applies to goods supplied within New Zealand as follows:
a: section 10 applies to conduct relating to goods that are, or may be, exported from New Zealand for supply to China:
b: section 13 applies to representations relating to goods that are, or may be, exported from New Zealand for supply to China:
c: a contravention of section 10 or 13 is an offence under section 40 and may authorise a warrant being issued in New Zealand under section 47(2) to search a place in New Zealand if the contravention relates to goods that are, or may be, exported from New Zealand for supply to China.
2: In this section, Conformity Cooperation Agreement
Customs and Excise Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Customs and Excise Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Customs and Excise Act 1996 2008-07-29 Customs and Excise Act 1996
4: Purpose
This Act amends the principal Act to provide for a system of issuing New Zealand certificates of origin in relation to goods being exported to China under the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the People's Republic of China done at Beijing on 7 April 2008.
5: New sections 64A to 64C inserted
The following sections are inserted after section 64
64A: New Zealand certificates of origin for goods for export to China
1: A body authorised by the chief executive under section 64B certification body
2: A New Zealand certificate of origin, in respect of goods for export to China, is a document issued by a certification body that—
a: identifies the goods to which it relates; and
b: certifies that those goods originate in New Zealand.
3: Goods originate in New Zealand if, for the purposes of the China FTA, the goods satisfy the requirements of the rules of origin prescribed for the China FTA.
4: For the purposes of this section, China FTA
64B: Bodies authorised to issue New Zealand certificates of origin
(1): The chief executive may designate a body as a certification body if the chief executive is satisfied that the body meets the prescribed criteria (if any).
2: A designation may be subject to any prescribed terms and conditions and any additional terms and conditions the chief executive thinks fit.
64C: Regulations relating to New Zealand certificates of origin and certification bodies
Without limiting the power to make regulations conferred by section 286, the Governor-General may make regulations for any of the following purposes:
a: prescribing forms for the purposes of sections 64A and 64B
b: prescribing the manner in which applications for designation as a certification body must be made; and
c: prescribing criteria for certification bodies; and
d: prescribing terms and conditions subject to which designations as a certification body may be made; and
e: prescribing fees.
6: Keeping of business records
Section 95(1) and exporter exporter, and body authorised to issue a New Zealand certificate of origin under section 64B
Tariff Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Tariff Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 1 October 2008.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Tariff Act 1988 2008-10-01 Tariff Act 1988 Implementation of preferential tariffs under New Zealand–China Free Trade Agreement
4: Purpose
Section 5
5: Application of Tariff
Section 7(1)
j: in the case of goods—
i: being the produce or manufacture of China; and
ii: being goods included in a Tariff item in respect of which a rate of duty is specified after the abbreviation CN Preferential Tariff at the rate so specified. Application of transitional safeguard measures and provisional transitional safeguard measures
6: Purpose
Sections 7 to 11
7: Interpretation
1: Section 15A free trade agreement free trade agreement
a: the Thai FTA; or
b: the China FTA .
2: Section 15A China FTA Thai FTA .
8: Chief executive may undertake transitional safeguard investigation
1: Section 15B(1) the free trade agreement a free trade agreement
2: Section 15B(2)(b) the free trade agreement the relevant free trade agreement
9: Application of transitional safeguard measure
1: Section 15F(4)(b) the free trade agreement the relevant free trade agreement
2: Section 15F(4)(c) the free trade agreement the relevant free trade agreement
10: Section 15G substituted
Section 15G
15G: Extension of transitional safeguard measure
The Minister may extend a transitional safeguard measure applied under section 15F if the extension is—
a: consistent with the provisions of the relevant free trade agreement; and
b: not inconsistent with New Zealand's other international obligations.
11: Provisional transitional safeguard measure
1: Section 15H(1)(a) the free trade agreement the relevant free trade agreement
2: Section 15H(1)
b: there exist,—
i: in relation to a provisional transitional safeguard measure to be applied under the Thai FTA, highly unusual and critical circumstances; or
ii: in relation to a provisional transitional safeguard measure to be applied under the China FTA, critical circumstances; and .
3: Section 15H(4)(b) the free trade agreement the relevant free trade agreement
4: Section 15H(4)(c) the free trade agreement the relevant free trade agreement
Aquaculture Reform (Repeals and Transitional Provisions) Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Aquaculture Reform (Repeals and Transitional Provisions) Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Aquaculture Reform (Repeals and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 2008-09-28 Aquaculture Reform (Repeals and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004
4: Aquaculture decisions must not be made in relation to certain areas
1: Section 39(c) , other than an application to which section 150B(2) of that Act applies, to occupy a coastal marine area for the purpose of an aquaculture activity
2: Section 39
2: However, subsection (1)(c)
a: applications to which section 150B(2) of the principal Act applies:
b: applications made in the period beginning on 1 January 2005 and ending with the close of 9 May 2006.
5: Regional council must request aquaculture decision for coastal permit declined or withdrawn
1: Section 51(1)(a)(iii) aquaculture management area or
2: Section 51(2)
a: omitting aquaculture management area or
b: omitting under section 186D of the Fisheries Act 1996.
3: Section 51
3: Sections 38 to 44 apply to the request.
6: Areas excluded from interim aquaculture management area or aquaculture management area
1: The heading to section 52 or aquaculture management area
2: Section 52
2: If the chief executive of the Ministry of Fisheries has declined an application to which this section applies, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, the regional council must delete from an interim aquaculture management area any area to which the application applies.
3: If the chief executive of the Ministry of Fisheries has granted an application to which this section applies, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, the area to which the application relates is to be treated as if the chief executive had made a determination under section 38 of this Act in relation to it and section 44 applies accordingly.
Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995 2008-03-27 Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995
4: Interpretation
Section 2(1) video record .
5: Consent to taking of bodily sample
1: Section 9(1)(b) videotape video record
2: Section 9(3) videotape video record
6: Consent to taking of buccal sample
1: Section 24G(1)(b) videotape video record
2: Section 24G(3) videotape video record
7: Consent to taking of bodily sample
1: Section 34(1)(b) videotape video record
2: Section 34(3) videotape video record
Employment Relations Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
1: This Act (except sections 6 7
2: Sections 6 7
1: Preliminary provisions
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Employment Relations Act 2000 2008-12-16 Employment Relations Act 2000 KiwiSaver Act 2006 2009-03-01 Employment Relations Act 2000
4: Purpose
The purpose of this Act is—
a: to provide when an employment agreement may specify a trial period of 90 days or less, during which an employee can be dismissed and cannot bring a personal grievance or other legal proceedings in respect of the dismissal, subject to certain exceptions; and
b: to repeal the amendments made by the Employment Relations (Breaks, Infant Feeding, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2008
5: Application
The amendments made by sections 6 7
2: Amendments to principal Act
6: Probationary arrangements
Section 67 or trial
7: New sections 67A and 67B inserted
The following sections are inserted after section 67
67A: When employment agreement may contain provision for trial period for 90 days or less
1: An employment agreement containing a trial provision, as defined in subsection (2) subsection (3) subsection (4)
2: Trial provision
a: for a specified period (not exceeding 90 days), starting at the beginning of the employee's employment, the employee is to serve a trial period; and
b: during that period the employer may dismiss the employee; and
c: if the employer does so, the employee is not entitled to bring a personal grievance or other legal proceedings in respect of the dismissal.
3: Employee
4: Employer
5: To avoid doubt, a trial provision may be included in an employment agreement under—
a: section 61(1)(a), but subject to section 61(1)(b):
b: section 63(2)(b).
67B: Effect of trial provision under section 67A
1: This section applies if an employer terminates an employment agreement containing a trial provision under section 67A
2: An employee whose employment agreement is terminated in accordance with subsection (1)
3: Neither this section nor a trial provision prevents an employee from bringing a personal grievance or legal proceedings on any of the grounds specified in section 103(1)(b) to (g).
4: An employee whose employment agreement contains a trial provision is, in all other respects (including access to mediation services), to be treated no differently from an employee whose employment agreement contains no trial provision or contains a trial provision that has ceased to have effect.
5: Subsection (4)
a: in observing the obligation in section 4 of dealing in good faith with the employee, the employer is not required to comply with section 4(1A)(c) in making a decision whether to terminate an employment agreement under this section; and
b: the employer is not required to comply with a request under section 120 that relates to terminating an employment agreement under this section.
8: Personal grievance
Section 103(1)(h)
9: Section 110A repealed
Section 110A
10: Consequential amendment to KiwiSaver Act 2006
Section 101B(5)(b)
Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Social Assistance) Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Social Assistance) Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent. 2008-04-09 Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act 2001
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act 2001
4: Purpose of this Act
The purpose of this Act is to amend the principal Act so that the purposes for which it facilitates the disclosure of information by the Corporation to the department for the time being responsible for the administration of the Social Security Act 1964
5: Disclosure of information by Corporation for benefit purposes
1: The heading to section 281 and benefit debt recovery benefit
2: Section 281
2: The purpose of this section is to facilitate the disclosure of information by the Corporation to the department for the time being responsible for the administration of the Social Security Act 1964 for all or any of the following purposes:
a: to verify the entitlement or eligibility of any person to or for any benefit:
b: to verify the amount of any benefit to which a person is or was entitled or for which a person is or was eligible:
c: to enable the recovery of any debt due to the Crown in respect of any benefit.
Imprest Supply (First for 2008/09) Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Imprest Supply (First for 2008/09) Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 1 July 2008.
3: Repeal of this Act
This Act is repealed on the coming into force of the first Appropriation Act for the 2008/09 year. Appropriation (2008/09 Estimates) Act 2008 commenced 13 August 2008 2008-08-13 Imprest Supply (First for 2008/09) Act 2008
4: Purposes
The purposes of this Act are—
a: to authorise expenses and capital expenditure to be incurred by the Crown and Offices of Parliament during the financial year ending with 30 June 2009 in advance of appropriation by way of an Appropriation Act; and
b: to enable the net asset holdings of departments and Offices of Parliament to exceed the amounts confirmed in the Appropriation (2007/08 Supplementary Estimates) Act 2008.
5: Interpretation
1: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 2008/09 year expenses section 2(1)
2: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, asset capital expenditure department financial year intelligence and security department Minister Office of Parliament operating surplus remeasurements Responsible Minister Vote section 2(1)
6: Authority to incur expenses
1: Expenses may, during the 2008/09 year, be incurred in advance of appropriation in relation to any Vote.
2: Expenses incurred under subsection (1) during the 2008/09 year must not exceed in the aggregate the sum of $11,000 million.
7: Authority to incur capital expenditure
1: Capital expenditure may, during the 2008/09 year, be incurred in advance of appropriation in relation to any Vote.
2: Capital expenditure incurred under subsection (1) during the 2008/09 year must not exceed in the aggregate the sum of $23,500 million.
8: Appropriation required
1: All expenses incurred under section 6(1) section 7(1)
2: Until the coming into force of the Appropriation Act in which that manner is specified, those expenses and that capital expenditure may be incurred during the 2008/09 year as if they had been incurred in accordance with one of the separate appropriations specified in section 7(1)
9: Authority to exceed net assets confirmed in Appropriation Act
1: In this section,— excess amount projected balance Schedule 4
2: The amount of net asset holding in a department (other than an intelligence and security department) or an Office of Parliament during the 2008/09 year may exceed the projected balance for that department or Office of Parliament.
3: However, the aggregate of the excess amounts for all departments and Offices of Parliament together with the total net asset holding of any department that is not listed in Schedule 4
4: For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), the amount of net asset holding in a department or an Office of Parliament does not include—
a: any operating surplus retained as agreed between the Minister and the Responsible Minister for a department or an Office of Parliament in accordance with section 22(1) Schedule 4
b: any remeasurement of a department’s or an Office of Parliament’s reported net asset holding as set out in section 22(2) Schedule 4
5: Subsections (2) and (3) apply despite section 22(3)
District Courts Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the District Courts Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the District Courts Act 1947 2008-03-27 District Courts Act 1947
4: Schedule 1A amended
Part 2 sections 132(2)
Customs and Excise (Social Assistance) Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Customs and Excise (Social Assistance) Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent. 2008-04-09 Customs and Excise Act 1996
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Customs and Excise Act 1996
4: Purpose of this Act
The purpose of this Act is to amend the principal Act so that the purposes for which it facilitates the exchange of information between the Customs and the department for the time being responsible for the administration of the Social Security Act 1964
5: Supply of arrival and departure information for benefit purposes
1: The heading to section 280 and benefit debt recovery benefit
2: Section 280
2: The purpose of this section is to facilitate the exchange of information between the Customs and the department for the time being responsible for the administration of the Social Security Act 1964 for all or any of the following purposes:
a: to verify the entitlement or eligibility of any person to or for any benefit:
b: to verify the amount of any benefit to which a person is or was entitled or for which a person is or was eligible:
c: to enable the recovery of any debt due to the Crown in respect of any benefit.
Treaty of Waitangi Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Treaty of Waitangi Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 2008-05-23 Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975
4: Waitangi Tribunal
Section 4(2)(b) 16 20
5: Jurisdiction of Tribunal to consider claims
Section 6
8: Despite anything in this Act or in any other Act or rule of law,—
a: the jurisdiction of the Tribunal is subject to the enactments listed in Schedule 3
b: without limiting paragraph (a)
6: New Schedule 3 added
The Schedule 3 Schedule 1
7: Consequential amendments
The Acts listed in Schedule 2 2008-05-23 Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Claims Settlement Act 2005 Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 Ngāti Awa Claims Settlement Act 2005 Ngāti Mutunga Claims Settlement Act 2006 Ngati Ruanui Claims Settlement Act 2003 Ngati Tama Claims Settlement Act 2003 Ngāti Tūrangitukua Claims Settlement Act 1999 Ngāti Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) Claims Settlement Act 2005 Pouakani Claims Settlement Act 2000 Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Act 2006 Te Uri o Hau Claims Settlement Act 2002 Waikato Raupatu Claims Settlement Act 1995
Crimes Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Crimes Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Crimes Act 1961 2008-03-27 Crimes Act 1961
4: Arrest of persons found committing certain crimes
Section 35(a) that is punishable by death or
Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Biofuel Obligation Repeal Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Biofuel Obligation Repeal Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Act 1989 2008-12-23 Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Act 1989
1: Repeal of biofuel obligation
4: Part 3A repealed
Part 3A is repealed.
2: Consequential amendments to principal Act
5: Regulations
1: Section 35(1)(ea) is amended by omitting section 34O and
2: Section 35(1) is amended by repealing paragraphs (eb) to (ef).
3: Section 35(1A) is repealed.
4: Section 35(2) is amended by omitting or an Order in Council made under section 34F, 34G, or 34I
6: Keeping of records
Section 35B(2) is amended by repealing paragraphs (a) to (c).
7: Power to inspect property, obtain information, and enter land to conduct compliance check
1: The definition of compliance check
a: repealing paragraphs (a) and (b); and
b: omitting from paragraph (f) 34V or
2: The definition of person liable to be checked
8: Power of Minister to require information
1: Section 36(1) is amended by repealing paragraphs (b), (d), and (e).
2: Section 36(1A) is amended by omitting (1)(d) (1)(f)
3: Section 36(1B) is amended by repealing paragraphs (a) to (c).
9: Offences
Section 37(2) is amended by omitting Part 3A,
10: Issue of search warrants
Section 37A(1) is amended by repealing paragraph (b).
11: Form and content of search warrant
Section 37C(c)(ii) is amended by omitting the breach of section 34L or 34N(2) or
12: Disposal of things seized
Section 37J(1) is amended by omitting or a civil penalty
13: Court order to be suspended on conviction or on order of civil penalty
1: The heading to section 37K is amended by omitting or on order of civil penalty
2: Section 37K(1) is amended by omitting or ordered to pay a civil penalty
14: Schedule 5 repealed
Schedule 5 is repealed.
15: Order revoked
The Biofuel Obligation (Exempt Persons and Energy Content Values) Order 2008 2008-12-23 Biofuel Obligation (Exempt Persons and Energy Content Values) Order 2008
Holidays (Transfer of Public Holidays) Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Holidays (Transfer of Public Holidays) Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
1: Preliminary provisions
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Holidays Act 2003 2008-09-30 Holidays Act 2003
4: Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to amend the public holidays provisions of the principal Act to provide for the transfer of public holidays in limited circumstances.
2: Amendments to principal Act
5: Interpretation
Section 5(1) public holiday public holiday
a: means a day specified in section 44(1); and
b: if there is a written agreement under section 44A
i: includes a period of 24 hours agreed to be treated as a public holiday; but
ii: excludes a part of a day specified in section 44(1) agreed to be treated as not part of a public holiday .
6: Purpose of this subpart
Section 43
b: to provide for the transfer of public holidays in limited circumstances:
c: to specify the entitlements of employees in relation to public holidays.
7: Days that are public holidays
Section 44
8: New section 44A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 44
44A: Transfer of public holiday
1: This section applies if—
a: an employee is to start work on a day and finish work on the following day; and
b: 1 or both of those days are specified in section 44(1).
2: The employee and his or her employer may agree in writing (whether in an employment agreement or otherwise)—
a: that part of 1 or both days specified in section 44(1) is to be treated as not part of a public holiday; and
b: that,—
i: if the agreement relates to only 1 day specified in section 44(1), a period of 24 hours is to be treated as a public holiday if the period—
A: is to start or finish during the day specified in section 44(1); and
B: includes the period from when the employee is to start work to when the employee is to finish work:
ii: if the agreement relates to 2 days specified in section 44(1), 2 separate periods of 24 hours are to be treated as public holidays if each period—
A: is to start or finish during the days specified in section 44(1); and
B: includes the period from when the employee is to start work to when the employee is to finish work.
3: To avoid doubt, a period of 24 hours agreed under this section to be treated as a public holiday is a public holiday whether or not the employee works during that period.
4: An agreement under subsection (2) Example An employee is to work from 10 pm on 24 April to 6 am on Anzac Day and from 10 pm on Anzac Day to 6 am on 26 April. The employer and employee can agree to treat 10 pm to midnight on Anzac Day as not part of a public holiday in exchange for treating a period of 24 hours that finishes on Anzac Day as a public holiday. Just when the 24-hour period starts before or finishes after a work period is a matter for the parties to agree on. For instance, they could agree that it runs from midday on 24 April to midday on Anzac Day.
Maori Trust Boards Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Maori Trust Boards Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act Maori Trust Boards Act 1955 2008-05-23 Maori Trust Boards Act 1955
4: Interpretation
1: Section 2 adult beneficiary .
2: Section 2
2: The definition of adult beneficiary
5: Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board
1: Section 10(1) (the Board
2: Section 10
2: Without further appropriation than this section, the sum of $1,500,000, or a greater or lesser sum that is agreed between the Crown and the Board, in accordance with the deed defined in subsection (3)
3: In subsection (2) deed Crown
6: Validation
The election of any member of a Maori Trust Board before the commencement of this Act
7: Consequential and other amendments
The Maori Trust Boards Regulations 1985 Schedule 2008-05-23 Maori Trust Boards Regulations 1985
Electricity Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Electricity Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Electricity Act 1992 2008-07-29 Electricity Act 1992 Section 6 comes into force on the commencement of section 5 of the Electricity Amendment Act 2006 (which inserts section 1A into the principal). Section 1A is to be inserted as amended (SH) (SR 2010/35) 2010-04-01 Electricity Act 1992
4: Purpose
This Act
5: Long Title amended
The Long Title is amended by inserting the following paragraph after paragraph (c): ca to provide for the regulation of fittings and electrical appliances that are, or may be, exported pursuant to an international trade instrument; and .
6: Purposes
Section 1A
da: to provide for the regulation of fittings and electrical appliances that are, or may be, exported pursuant to an international trade instrument; and .
7: Regulations
1: Section 169(1)(2)(b)
a: inserting exportation from New Zealand pursuant to the Conformity Cooperation Agreement, importation,
b: adding (including fittings and electrical appliances intended to be used in China after their exportation from New Zealand pursuant to the Conformity Cooperation Agreement)
2: Section 169(1)(2)(c)
a: inserting exportation from New Zealand pursuant to the Conformity Cooperation Agreement, importation,
b: adding (including fittings and electrical appliances intended to be used in China after their exportation from New Zealand pursuant to the Conformity Cooperation Agreement)
3: Section 169(1)
7A: providing that fittings or electrical appliances that are, or may be, exported from New Zealand pursuant to the Conformity Cooperation Agreement must comply with requirements relating to the preservation of the quality of electricity supplied in China: .
4: Section 169(1)(8)
aa: in cases of urgency, to issue, in such manner as may be prescribed, instructions, orders, or requirements for securing the protection of persons from injuries caused, directly or indirectly, by electricity to the extent that such injuries are caused by fittings or electrical appliances that are, or may be, exported pursuant to the Conformity Cooperation Agreement: Provided that any such instruction, order, or requirement must remain in force for such period, not exceeding 6 months, as may be determined by the Secretary or until its earlier revocation by the Secretary: .
5: Section 169(1)(8)(c) (including fittings or electrical appliances that are, or may be, exported from New Zealand pursuant to the Conformity Cooperation Agreement)
6: Section 169
2C: In subsections (2), (2A), and (2B), official standard subsections (1)(2)(b) and (c), (7A), and (8)(aa) and (c)
7: Section 169
5: In this section, Conformity Cooperation Agreement
Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 2008-03-27 Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
4: Evidence of analysis
The definition of member of the police section 31(5)
c: a member of the Senior Air Security Specialist trade, or of the Air Security Specialist trade, of the Royal New Zealand Air Force:
d: an officer of the Air Security specialisation of the Operational Support Branch of the Royal New Zealand Air Force .
Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Fisheries Act 1996 2008-09-28 Fisheries Act 1996
4: Total allowable catch
1: Section 13
2A: For the purposes of setting a total allowable catch under this section, if the Minister considers that the current level of the stock or the level of the stock that can produce the maximum sustainable yield is not able to be estimated reliably using the best available information, the Minister must—
a: not use the absence of, or any uncertainty in, that information as a reason for postponing or failing to set a total allowable catch for the stock; and
b: have regard to the interdependence of stocks, the biological characteristics of the stock, and any environmental conditions affecting the stock; and
c: set a total allowable catch—
i: using the best available information; and
ii: that is not inconsistent with the objective of maintaining the stock at or above, or moving the stock towards or above, a level that can produce the maximum sustainable yield.
2: Section 13(3) paragraph (b) or paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of this section subsection (2)(b) or (c), or (2A)
3: Section 13(4) subsections (2) and (3) subsections (2), (2A)
5: Transitional provision relating to consultation
1: This section applies to consultation undertaken before the commencement of this Act under section 12 section 13
2: The consultation is to be treated as complying with section 12
National Parks Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the National Parks Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the National Parks Act 1980 2008-03-27 National Parks Act 1980
4: Approval of management plans
Section 48(1) 47(4) 47(6)
Bail Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Bail Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Bail Act 2000 2008-12-17 Bail Act 2000
4: Consideration of just cause for continued detention
1: Section 8(1)(a) real and significant
2: Section 8(3)
Fisheries Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Fisheries Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Fisheries Act 1996 2008-03-27 Fisheries Act 1996
4: Determination that stock or species be subject to quota management system
Section 17B(5)(b)
ii: the moratorium on the issue of fishing permits for that stock or species under section 93 ceases to apply with effect on and from the first day of the fishing year for that stock or species that follows the date of that notification; and
iii: the stock or species concerned must be removed from Schedule 4C from the first day of that fishing year following the date of the notification, and the notice must amend Schedule 4C (including any appropriate consequential amendments) accordingly.
5: Matters to be included in notice under section 18
Section 19(5A) or section 41
6: Notification of eligibility to receive provisional catch history
Section 35(3)
a: that eligibility for provisional catch history for the stock has been determined and notified under subsection (2); and .
7: Certain notices to have status of regulations
Section 303(2)
a: by inserting 186ZE, 186Q,
b: by inserting 265A, 188,
Historic Places Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Historic Places Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Historic Places Act 1993 2008-03-27 Historic Places Act 1993
4: New section 43A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 43
43A: Extraordinary vacancies
1: An extraordinary vacancy occurs if an elected member of the Board—
a: dies while in office; or
b: resigns his or her office; or
c: is removed from office.
2: If an extraordinary vacancy occurs, it must be filled in the same manner as that of the person whose office has become vacant.
3: A person who is elected to fill an extraordinary vacancy may hold office for the remainder of the term for which the vacating member of the Board was to hold office.
4: This section does not apply if the extraordinary vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiry of the term of office for the vacating member of the Board.
5: Other offences
Section 104(d) and destroys or destroys
Education (National Standards) Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Education (National Standards) Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Education Act 1989 2008-12-17 Education Act 1989
1: School enrolment and attendance
4: Penalty for failure to enrol
Section 24(1) $1,000 $3,000
5: Penalty for irregular attendance
1: Section 29(1) $15 $30
2: Section 29(2)
a: omitting $150 $300
b: omitting $400 $3,000
6: Ensuring attendance of students
Section 31(7) or any person appointed by a board the Secretary, or any person appointed by a board or the Secretary
2: Literacy and numeracy standards
7: Interpretation
The definition of national education guidelines section 60 national standards, national curriculum statements,
8: National education guidelines
Section 60A(1)
ba: national standards
9: School charter
Section 61(4)﻿(a) , including the assessment of students against any national standard published under section 60A(1)﻿(ba)
Summary Proceedings Amendment Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Summary Proceedings Amendment Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Summary Proceedings Act 1957 2008-03-27 Summary Proceedings Act 1957
4: Schedule 1 amended
1: Part 1 236(2) Assault with intent to rob
2: Part 2
Appropriation (2006/07 Financial Review) Act 2008

1: Title
This Act is the Appropriation (2006/07 Financial Review) Act 2008.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Purposes
The purposes of this Act are to—
a: confirm financial matters relating to the financial year ended 30 June 2007; and
b: validate other financial matters relating to the financial year ended 30 June 2007 and previous financial years.
4: Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms capital expenditure department expenses financial year output expenses Vote section 2(1)
5: Confirmation of Order in Council directing transfer of amounts between output expense appropriations
The Public Finance (Transfers Between Outputs) Order 2007
6: Confirmation of expenses incurred in excess of existing appropriations and approved by Minister of Finance
1: The incurring of expenses approved by the Minister of Finance under section 26B subsections (2) and (3)
2: The expenses are the expenses incurred in excess, but within the scope, of the existing appropriations set out in column 3 of Schedule 1
3: The approved expenses are shown in each case in column 5 of Schedule 1
7: Validation of unappropriated expenses and capital expenditure
1: The incurring of expenses and capital expenditure by a department in the circumstances set out in subsection (2)
2: The circumstances are that for the financial year ended 30 June 2007, the department incurred expenses or capital expenditure—
a: in excess of the existing appropriations set out in column 3 of Schedule 2
b: without appropriation, or other authority, by or under an Act (as specified in column 4 of Schedule 3 column 3 of Schedule 3
3: In this section,— capital expenditure column 5 Schedule 2 3 department column 1 Schedule 2 3 expenses column 5 Schedule 2 3
8: Validation of expenses incurred in respect of Vote Office of the Clerk
1: The incurring of expenses by the Office of the Clerk in the circumstances set out in subsection (2)
a: is validated; and
b: is deemed not to have constituted a breach of the Civil List Act 1979
2: The circumstances are that—
a: the Office of the Clerk incurred expenses against the output class Inter-Parliamentary Relations in Vote Office of the Clerk of—
i: $501,331 for the financial year ended 30 June 2004; and
ii: $341,095 for the financial year ended 30 June 2005; and
iii: $396,421 for the financial year ended 30 June 2006; and
iv: $460,842 for the financial year ended 30 June 2007; and
b: those amounts were incurred without the authority of a determination made under section 20A
9: Validation of departmental net asset holding
1: The excess amount of net asset holding described in subsection (2)
2: The excess amount of net asset holding is the amount of net asset holding, as set out in column 3 of Schedule 4
3: In this section,— department Schedule 4 most recent projected balance of net assets
a: at the time when that projected balance was exceeded; and
b: as set out in column 2 of Schedule 4
Vulnerable Children Amendment Act 2017

1: Title
This Act is the Vulnerable Children Amendment Act 2017.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 principal Act 2017-07-14 Vulnerable Children Act 2014
4: Section 8 amended (Preparation of vulnerable children’s plan)
In section 8(1) work together , under the co-ordination of the chief executive of the department responsible for the administration of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
5: Section 9 amended (Content of vulnerable children’s plan)
In section 9
2: Without limiting subsection (1)
a: set out the outcomes aligned with the Government’s priorities to be achieved in relation to children and young persons who have early risk factors for future involvement in the statutory care, protection, and youth justice systems under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
b: set out the steps that the chief executives of the children’s agencies will take to achieve those outcomes:
c: apply to children and young persons receiving assistance or in care or receiving transition support from the department (irrespective of whether those persons are in need of care or protection) under Parts 2 and 7 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
d: specify the steps that the chief executives of the children’s agencies will take to improve the well-being of children and young persons referred to in paragraph (c)
i: participation by the children’s agencies (and any contracted or related service providers) in assessment, planning, and decision making in relation to those children and young persons:
ii: the provision of services (including any contracted or related services where appropriate) to those children and young persons:
e: apply also to any other persons aged less than 21 years who have been in care under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 section 386A
f: set out the steps that the chief executives of the children’s agencies will take to improve the well-being of persons aged under 21 years referred to in paragraph (e)
3: In this section, in care Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
6: Section 11 amended (Effect of vulnerable children’s plan)
In section 11(1)﻿(a) been in force and the progress that has been made in achieving the outcomes set out in the plan
7: Section 15 amended (Interpretation)
In section 15(1) child child
8: Section 23 amended (Interpretation)
In section 23(1) key agency
e: the department responsible for the administration of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
9: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1 sections 4(a) sections 4(1)﻿(a)
10: Schedule 2 amended
In Schedule 2
4A: An accessory after the fact to any offence referred to in clause 1 or 2 is a specified offence.
Imprest Supply (Second for 2017/18) Act 2017

1: Title
This Act is the Imprest Supply (Second for 2017/18) Act 2017.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Repeal of this Act
This Act is repealed on the close of 30 June 2018. 2018-07-01 Imprest Supply (Second for 2017/18) Act 2017
4: Purposes
The purposes of this Act are—
a: to authorise expenses and capital expenditure to be incurred by the Crown and Offices of Parliament during the 2017/18 year in advance of appropriation in an Appropriation Act; and
b: to authorise capital injections to be made to departments (other than intelligence and security departments) and Offices of Parliament during the 2017/18 year in advance of authorisation under an Appropriation Act.
5: Interpretation
1: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— 2017/18 year capital expenditure section 2(1) department section 2(1) expenses section 2(1)
a: capital expenditure incurred by an intelligence and security department; and
b: non-departmental capital expenditure incurred in advance of a multi-category appropriation.
2: Terms or expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Public Finance Act 1989
6: Authority to incur expenses
1: Expenses may, during the 2017/18 year, be incurred in advance of appropriation in relation to any Vote.
2: Expenses incurred under subsection (1) must not exceed in the aggregate the sum of $7,000 million.
7: Authority to incur capital expenditure
1: Capital expenditure may, during the 2017/18 year, be incurred in advance of appropriation in relation to any Vote.
2: Capital expenditure incurred under subsection (1) must not exceed in the aggregate the sum of $5,500 million.
8: Appropriation required
1: All expenses incurred under section 6(1) section 7(1)
2: Until the coming into force of that Appropriation Act, those expenses and that capital expenditure may be incurred during the 2017/18 year as if they had been incurred in accordance with one of the separate appropriations specified in section 7A(1)
9: Authority to make capital injections
1: Capital injections may, during the 2017/18 year, be made to any department or Office of Parliament in advance of authorisation under an Appropriation Act.
2: Capital injections made under subsection (1) must not exceed in the aggregate the sum of $800 million.
10: Authorisation required
1: All capital injections made under section 9(1)
2: Until the coming into force of that Appropriation Act, those capital injections may be made during the 2017/18 year as if they had been authorised in accordance with section 12A
Charities Amendment Act 2017

1: Title
This Act is the Charities Amendment Act 2017.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Charities Act 2005 principal Act 2017-02-14 Charities Act 2005
4: Section 16 amended (Qualifications of officers of charitable entities)
Replace section 16(2)﻿(c)
c: an individual who, or a body corporate that, has been convicted of either of the following and has been sentenced for the offence within the last 7 years:
i: a crime involving dishonesty (within the meaning of section 2(1) of the Crimes Act 1961):
ii: an offence under section 143B of the Tax Administration Act 1994:
5: Section 18 amended (Chief executive to consider application)
1: In section 18(2) documentation within 20 working days after the date of the request
2: In section 18(3)﻿(c)﻿(ii) a reasonable opportunity 20 working days after the date of that notice
3: After section 18(3)
3A: An application is to be treated as withdrawn if an applicant fails to adequately respond to a request under subsection (2) or to make submissions to the chief executive on a matter in a notice given under subsection (3)﻿(c) within—
a: 20 working days after the date of the request or notice; or
b: a longer period that the chief executive allows at the request of the applicant.
6: Section 60 amended (High Court may make interim order pending determination of appeal)
In section 60(3) chief executive Board
Subordinate Legislation Confirmation Act 2017

1: Title
This Act is the Subordinate Legislation Confirmation Act 2017.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
1: Preliminary provisions
3: Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to confirm certain confirmable instruments and annual confirmable instruments that, unless earlier confirmed by an Act of Parliament, are—
a: revoked at the applicable deadline under section 47C(1)﻿(a) or (b)
b: taken after the applicable deadline to have been invalid for their past operation (because they have been revoked with effect before or on the deadline) under section 47D
4: Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, confirmable instrument annual confirmable instrument section 47B
5: Act binds the Crown
This Act binds the Crown.
6: Repeal
The Subordinate Legislation Confirmation Act 2016 2017-12-05 Subordinate Legislation Confirmation Act 2016
2: Confirmations
7: Commodity Levies Act 1990
The Commodity Levies (Eggs) Order 2016 2017-12-05 Commodity Levies (Eggs) Order 2016
8: Customs and Excise Act 1996
The following orders are confirmed:
a: Customs Import Prohibition (Southern Bluefin Tuna) Order 2016
b: Excise and Excise-equivalent Duties Table (Tobacco Products Indexation and Separate 10% Increase) Amendment Order 2016
c: Customs Import Prohibition (High-power Laser Pointers) Order 2017
d: Excise and Excise-equivalent Duties Table (Alcoholic Beverages Indexation) Amendment Order 2017. 2017-12-05 Customs Import Prohibition (Southern Bluefin Tuna) Order 2016 Customs Import Prohibition (High-power Laser Pointers) Order 2017
9: Education Act 1989
The Education (Tertiary Education—Criteria Permanent Residents Studying Overseas must Satisfy to be Domestic Students) Regulations 2016 2017-12-05 Education (Tertiary Education—Criteria Permanent Residents Studying Overseas must Satisfy to be Domestic Students) Regulations 2016
10: Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Act 1989
The Energy (Petrol, Engine Fuel, and Gas) Levy Regulations 2017 2017-12-05 Energy (Petrol, Engine Fuel, and Gas) Levy Regulations 2017
11: New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001 and Social Security Act 1964
The Social Security (Rates of Benefits and Allowances) Order 2017 2017-12-05 Social Security (Rates of Benefits and Allowances) Order 2017
12: Social Security Act 1964
The Social Security (Budget 2017—Rates of, and Areas for, Accommodation Supplement) Order 2017 2017-12-05 Social Security (Budget 2017—Rates of, and Areas for, Accommodation Supplement) Order 2017