1: Title
This Act is the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Act 2023.
2: Commencement
1: This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.
2: However, sections 15 to 18
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 2024-05-30 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Sections 15 to 18; see s 2(2) 2023-08-31 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Part 1, excluding ss 15–18; see s 2(2)
1: Amendments to principal Act
4: Section 5 amended (Interpretation)
In section 5(1) trade competitor
a: whether the person actually sells alcohol; or
b: where the person sells alcohol
5: New section 6A inserted (Transitional, savings, and related provisions)
After section 6
6A: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1AA
6: Section 79 amended (Territorial authority must produce provisional policy by consulting on draft policy using special consultative procedure)
1: In the heading to section 79 produce provisional policy by consulting consult
2: In section 79(1) produce a provisional policy by using use
3: In section 79(2) producing a provisional policy amending a draft policy as a result of consultation
7: Sections 80 to 88 replaced
Replace sections 80 to 88
80: Territorial authority must give public notice of finalised policy
1: If, after consulting under section 79 and finalising a local alcohol policy, a territorial authority wishes to adopt the policy, it must give public notice of the policy.
2: The public notice must be given in accordance with regulations made under this Act.
3: Regulations prescribing the manner in which the public notice must be given may require publication of the whole of the local alcohol policy.
81: When local alcohol policy adopted
A local alcohol policy—
a: is adopted 30 days after the date on which it is publicly notified; but
b: has no effect until it is brought into force.
82: Territorial authority may discontinue development of local alcohol policy
A territorial authority may discontinue the development of a local alcohol policy at any time before it is adopted.
83: Territorial authority may recommence development of local alcohol policy
1: A territorial authority may recommence the development of a local alcohol policy that it has discontinued developing.
2: If a territorial authority recommences the development of a local alcohol policy, the territorial authority must consult as required under this Act as if it were developing a new local alcohol policy unless the territorial authority—
a: has completed consultation on the local alcohol policy before its development was discontinued; and
b: has recommenced the development of the local alcohol policy within 6 years of the date on which its consultation was completed.
8: Section 89 amended (Disallowance of local alcohol policy)
In section 89(1) Once a provisional local alcohol policy has been adopted and ceased to be provisional, If a local alcohol policy has been adopted,
9: Section 90 amended (When local alcohol policy is in force)
1: Replace section 90(1)
1: If a local alcohol policy has been adopted, the territorial authority concerned may bring it into force on a day stated by resolution.
2: In section 90(2) subsection (1)(b) subsection (1)
3: In section 90(2)(a) public notice of its adoption was given public notice of the policy is given ( see section 80
4: Repeal section 90(4)
10: Section 102 amended (Objections to applications)
1: Replace section 102(1)
1: Any person may object to an application for the grant of a licence, whether as an individual or as a representative of a group or an organisation.
1A: However,—
a: a trade competitor may object to an application only if the trade competitor is directly affected by the application in a way that does not relate to—
i: trade competition; or
ii: the effects of trade competition; and
b: a person may not object to an application if the person receives, or is likely to receive, direct or indirect help from a trade competitor to object to the application.
2: In section 102(2) 15 25
11: Section 120 amended (Variation of conditions)
Replace section 120(4)
4: Any person may object to the grant of the application, whether as an individual or as a representative of a group or an organisation.
4A: However,—
a: a trade competitor may object to the grant only if the trade competitor is directly affected by the grant in a way that does not relate to—
i: trade competition; or
ii: the effects of trade competition; and
b: a person may not object to the grant if the person receives, or is likely to receive, direct or indirect help from a trade competitor to object to the grant.
12: Section 128 amended (Objections to renewal)
1: Replace section 128(1)
1: Any person may object to an application for the renewal of a licence, whether as an individual or as a representative of a group or an organisation.
1A: However,—
a: a trade competitor may object to an application only if the trade competitor is directly affected by the application in a way that does not relate to—
i: trade competition; or
ii: the effects of trade competition; and
b: a person may not object to an application if the person receives, or is likely to receive, direct or indirect help from a trade competitor to object to the application.
2: In section 128(2) 15 25
13: Section 133 replaced (Renewal of licences where relevant local alcohol policy exists)
Replace section 133
133: Renewal of licences where relevant local alcohol policy exists
A licensing committee or the licensing authority may—
a: decline to renew a licence if it considers that renewing the licence would be inconsistent with any policy set out in the relevant local alcohol policy relating to a matter specified in section 77(1)(a) to (d):
b: impose conditions on any licence it renews if it considers that the renewal of the licence, or the consequences of the renewal of the licence, without those conditions would be inconsistent with the relevant local alcohol policy.
14: Section 140 amended (Objections to applications)
Replace section 140(1)
1: Any person may object to the grant of a special licence, whether as an individual or as a representative of a group or an organisation, but only if the secretary of the licensing committee concerned has under section 139(b) required the applicant to give notice of the application for the grant.
1A: However,—
a: a trade competitor may object to the grant under subsection (1) only if the trade competitor is directly affected by the grant in a way that does not relate to—
i: trade competition; or
ii: the effects of trade competition; and
b: a person may not object to the grant under subsection (1) if the person receives, or is likely to receive, direct or indirect help from a trade competitor to object to the grant.
15: Section 202 amended (Procedure)
Replace section 202(5)
5: The hearing of a matter or any part of it by the licensing authority or licensing committee concerned may be conducted by telephone, audiovisual link, or other remote access facility if the licensing authority or licensing committee considers it appropriate and the necessary facilities are available.
6: The licensing authority or licensing committee concerned must consider any reasonable request made by a person to participate in the hearing of a matter or any part of it by telephone, audiovisual link, or other remote access facility.
16: New section 203A inserted (Licensing committees must establish appropriate procedures)
After section 203
203A: Licensing committees must establish appropriate procedures
1: A licensing committee must establish appropriate procedures to consider applications.
2: When doing so, a licensing committee must ensure that those procedures—
a: avoid unnecessary formality, including, for example (without limitation), by making appropriate provision about—
i: the location and timing of the hearing:
ii: the layout of the venue of the hearing:
iii: the timetable for the hearing:
iv: the language and terminology to be used at the hearing; and
b: do not permit parties or their representatives to question other parties or witnesses of other parties; and
c: do not permit cross-examination; and
d: allow for tikanga Māori to be incorporated into proceedings; and
e: allow for persons to be heard, and to make submissions, in te reo Māori.
3: To avoid doubt, nothing in subsection (1) 1991 No 69 s 39
17: Section 204 amended (Right of certain persons to appear in proceedings)
Replace section 204(3)
3: In the case of proceedings specified in subsection (1) that are before a licensing committee, any of the following persons may appear and be heard (whether personally or by counsel) and call and examine their own witnesses:
a: the applicant:
b: an objector:
c: an inspector:
d: a constable:
e: a Medical Officer of Health.
4: In the case of proceedings specified in subsection (1) that are before the licensing authority, any of the following persons may appear and be heard (whether personally or by counsel), and call, examine, and cross-examine any witnesses:
a: the applicant:
b: an objector:
c: an inspector:
d: a constable:
e: a Medical Officer of Health.
18: Section 207 amended (Evidence in proceedings before licensing authority or licensing committee)
In section 207(2) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this section Subject to subsection (1) and to section 203A(2)(b) and (c)
19: New Schedule 1AA inserted
Insert the Schedule 1AA Schedule
2: Amendments to Sale and Supply of Alcohol Regulations 2013
20: Principal regulations
This Part amends the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Regulations 2013 2023-08-31 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Regulations 2013
21: Regulation 16 amended (Territorial authorities adopting joint LAP)
In regulation 16 a provisional LAP an LAP
22: Regulation 17 amended (Public notice of provisional LAP)
1: In the heading to regulation 17 provisional finalised
2: Revoke regulation 17(1)
3: In regulation 17(2)
a: replace provisional finalised
b: replace notice public notice given by a territorial authority under section 80(1) of the Act
4: In regulation 17(2)(b) provisional
5: In regulation 17(3)
a: replace provisional finalised
b: replace notice public notice given by a territorial authority under section 80(1) of the Act
6: In regulation 17(3)(b) provisional
23: Regulation 18 revoked (Appeal against element of provisional LAP)
Revoke regulation 18
24: Regulation 19 revoked (Public notice of adoption of LAP)
Revoke regulation 19


1: Title
This Act is the Land Transport (Road Safety) Amendment Act 2023.
2: Commencement
1: This Act comes into force on 1 March 2024.
2: However, section 29 subpart 3
1: Amendments to Land Transport Act 1998
3: Principal Act
This Part amends the Land Transport Act 1998 2024-03-01 Land Transport Act 1998 see section 2(1) 2023-11-01 Land Transport Act 1998 see section 2(2)
4: Section 2 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 2(1) automated infringement system section 139AAB convert see converted detection point electronic address information system point-to-point average speed system
a: consists of 2 items of approved vehicle surveillance equipment that operate in combination and with the support of associated software; and
b: has the ability to—
i: detect a speeding offence; and
ii: calculate the average speed of a motor vehicle between 2 detection points; and
c: has been approved by the Minister by notice ( see
2: In section 2(1) moving vehicle offence moving vehicle offence
a: an offence detected by approved vehicle surveillance equipment that is—
i: a speeding offence; or
ii: an offence in respect of the failure to comply with the directions given by a traffic signal or a traffic sign that is a variable traffic or lane control sign; or
iii: any offence against regulations made under this Act or the Transport (Vehicle and Driver Registration and Licensing) Act 1986 that is declared by regulations under this Act to be a moving vehicle offence for the purposes of this paragraph; or
iv: a toll offence; or
b: a speeding offence detected by a point-to-point average speed system
5: Section 22 amended (Driver’s duties where accident occurs)
1: After section 22(2)(a)
aa: the driver’s or rider’s electronic address (if the driver or rider has an electronic address); and
2: After section 22(2)(b)
ba: the owner’s electronic address (if the owner has an electronic address); and
3: In section 22(3) by him or her
4: In section 22(4)
a: delete he or she is
b: delete by him or her
5: After section 22(4)(a)
aa: the driver’s or rider’s electronic address (if the driver or rider has an electronic address); and
6: Section 49 amended (Contravention of section 97(5) or (6))
In section 49(1)(a) and (b) sections 96, 96A sections 96, 96AAA, 96AAB, 96A
7: Section 52A amended (Contravention of section 114)
In section 52A(4) 1 year a period of not less than 1 year and not more than 2 years
8: Section 55 amended (Tampering with vehicle surveillance equipment)
1: In the heading to section 55 equipment or point-to-point average speed system
2: In section 55 equipment or a point-to-point average speed system
9: Section 88 amended (Demerit points to be recorded by Director)
In section 88(1) equipment or a point-to-point average speed system
10: Section 91B amended (Ways in which warning notice or driver licence stop order or details of related fines must be served)
1: In section 91B(1)(b) his or her the defendant’s
2: Repeal section 91B(5)
11: Section 95 amended (Mandatory 28-day suspension of driver licence in certain circumstances)
In section 95(1)(c)(i) and (ii) equipment or a point-to-point average speed system
12: Section 96 amended (Vehicle seized and impounded for 28 days in certain circumstances)
1: In section 96(1)(c) his or her their
2: Repeal section 96(1AB)
3: In section 96(1E) he or she the enforcement officer
4: In section 96(1E) and (2) (or authorises the impoundment of) , or seizes and authorises the impoundment of,
5: After section 96(2)(a)(i)
ia: the driver’s electronic address (if the driver has an electronic address); and
6: Replace section 96(2)(c) and (d)
c: if the driver has left the scene, give a copy of the notice to the registered person, if that person is present at the time of the seizure, or send a copy of the notice to that person in accordance with subsection (2AAA)
d: give or send a copy of the notice to the vehicle recovery service operator who tows or carries the impounded motor vehicle to the place where it is to be stored; and
da: give or send a copy of the notice to the storage provider who stores the motor vehicle; and
7: After section 96(2)
2AAA: For the purposes of subsection (2)(c)
a: by post addressed to that person at their last known place of residence or business, their last known postal address, or their address as recorded on the register of motor vehicles or any other register administered by the Agency; or
b: by electronic means addressed to that person at—
i: an electronic address that the person has given to an enforcement authority; or
ii: otherwise, the person’s last known electronic address.
8: After section 96(2A)(a)(ii)
iia: electronic address (if the driver has an electronic address); and
9: After section 96(2A)(b)(ii)
iia: electronic address (if the person has an electronic address); and
10: In section 96(3) The owner of an impounded vehicle The relevant person specified in subsection (6B)
11: In section 96(4) he or she was they were
12: In section 96(5) seize or impound seize and impound
13: In section 96(6) and (6A) the owner the relevant person specified in subsection (6B)
14: Repeal section 96(6)(a)(iii) and (iv)
15: In section 96(6)(b)(iii) confiscated or forfeited
16: In section 96(6A)(a) he or she the driver
17: Replace section 96(6B)
6B: In subsections (3), (6), and (6A), the relevant person is—
a: the registered person, if the vehicle is registered; or
b: if the vehicle is not registered, a person who the enforcement officer is satisfied is the owner of the vehicle.
13: New sections 96AAA and 96AAB inserted
After section 96
96AAA: Impoundment of motor vehicle used in offence of failing to stop, etc
1: An enforcement officer may seize and impound, or seize and authorise the impoundment of, a motor vehicle for 6 months if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that—
a: the person driving the vehicle has failed to stop (or remain stopped) as signalled, requested, or required under section 114 ( see
b: the vehicle—
i: is not a stolen vehicle; and
ii: has not been converted; and
iii: is not a write-off; and
iv: has not suffered severe damage.
2: If an enforcement officer seizes and impounds, or seizes and authorises the impoundment of, a vehicle under this section, the following provisions apply, with any necessary modifications, as if the vehicle were seized and impounded under section 96:
a: section 96(2) to (4A), (7), and (8):
b: section 97:
c: section 98.
3: A vehicle to which this section applies and a notice under section 96(2) relates must be released to the relevant person specified in subsection (5)
a: the Police have decided not to take any of the following proceedings (or proceedings have been taken and the person against whom they are taken is acquitted):
i: proceedings against the driver who failed to stop (or remain stopped) ( see
ii: proceedings against the registered person for, or hirer of, the motor vehicle who, without reasonable excuse, failed or refused to provide information or provided false or misleading information in response to a request under section 118 (4) see
b: the vehicle has not been—
i: released; or
ii: seized under the Summary Proceedings Act 1957; or
iii: confiscated under the Sentencing Act 2002.
4: A vehicle to which this section applies and a notice under section 96(2) relates may be released to the relevant person specified in subsection (5)
a: was not the person driving the vehicle when the vehicle failed to stop (or remain stopped); and
b: has provided the information requested under section 118(4)
5: For the purposes of subsections (3) and (4)
a: if the vehicle is registered,—
i: the hirer (if any) of the vehicle; or
ii: otherwise, the registered person for the vehicle; or
b: if the vehicle is not registered, a person who the enforcement officer is satisfied is the owner of the vehicle.
96AAB: Impoundment of motor vehicle for failure to give information about offence of failing to stop, etc
1: This section applies if a vehicle—
a: is involved in the commission of an offence against section 52A(1)(a) or (b); and
b: has not been seized and impounded under section 96AAA
2: An enforcement officer may seize and impound, or seize and authorise the impoundment of, a motor vehicle for 28 days if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that—
a: either—
i: the driver of the vehicle failed or refused to provide information or provided false or misleading information in response to a demand for information made by the officer under section 114(3)(b) ( see
ii: the registered person for, or the hirer of, the motor vehicle, without reasonable excuse, failed or refused to provide information or provided false or misleading information in response to a request under section 118(4) see
b: impounding the vehicle is necessary to prevent a serious threat to road safety.
3: If an enforcement officer seizes and impounds, or seizes and authorises the impoundment of, a vehicle under this section, the following provisions apply, with any necessary modifications, as if the vehicle were seized and impounded under section 96:
a: section 96(2) to (4A), (7), and (8):
b: section 97:
c: section 98.
4: A vehicle to which this section applies and a notice under section 96(2) relates must be released to the relevant person specified in subsection (6)
a: proceedings against the driver for a matter referred to in subsection (2)(a)(i)
b: proceedings against the registered person or hirer for a matter referred to in subsection (2)(a)(ii)
5: A vehicle to which this section applies and a notice under section 96(2) relates may be released to the relevant person specified in subsection (6)
a: the driver has given the information demanded under section 114(3)(b); or
b: the registered person or hirer has given the information requested under section 118(4)
6: For the purposes of subsections (4) and (5)
a: if the vehicle is registered,—
i: the hirer (if any) of the vehicle; or
ii: otherwise, the registered person for the vehicle; or
b: if the vehicle is not registered, a person who the enforcement officer is satisfied is the owner of the vehicle.
14: Section 96A amended (Impoundment of vehicle used in transport service)
1: After section 96A(2)(a)(i)
ia: the driver’s electronic address (if the driver has an electronic address); and
2: After section 96A(2)(a)(ii)
iia: the transport service operator’s electronic address (if the transport service operator is different from the driver and has an electronic address); and
3: Replace section 96A(2)(c) and (d)
c: if the driver has left the scene, give a copy of the notice to the registered person, if that person is present at the time of the seizure, or send a copy of the notice to that person in accordance with subsection (2AAA)
d: give or send a copy of the notice to the vehicle recovery service operator who tows or carries the impounded motor vehicle to the place where it is to be stored; and
da: give or send a copy of the notice to the storage provider who stores the motor vehicle; and
4: After section 96A(2)
2AAA: For the purposes of subsection (2)(c)
a: by post addressed to that person at their last known place of residence or business, their last known postal address, or their address as recorded on the register of motor vehicles or any other register administered by the Agency; or
b: by electronic means addressed to that person at—
i: an electronic address that the person has given to an enforcement authority; or
ii: otherwise, the person’s last known electronic address.
5: After section 96A(2A)(a)(ii)
iia: electronic address (if the driver has an electronic address); and
6: After section 96A(2A)(b)(ii)
iia: electronic address (if the transport service operator has an electronic address); and
7: In section 96A(3) owner of an impounded vehicle relevant person specified in subsection (7)
8: In section 96A(4) he or she was they were
9: In section 96A(6) owner relevant person specified in subsection (7)
10: After section 96A(6)
6A: For the purposes of subsections (3) and (6), the relevant person is,—
a: if the vehicle is registered, the registered person for the vehicle; or
b: if the vehicle is not registered, a person who the enforcement officer is satisfied is the owner of the vehicle.
15: Section 97 amended (Storage of impounded vehicles)
1: In the heading to section 97 vehicles : generally
2: In section 97(1) section 96 , 96AAA, 96AAB, or 96A
3: In section 97(2) and (3) owner of the impounded vehicle registered person for the impounded vehicle
4: Replace section 97(2A)
2A: Subsection (2) does not apply if—
a: the registered person, or a person authorised by them, has not claimed the vehicle; or
b: the vehicle is released under section 96(6) or (6A), 96AAA(3) or (4), or 96AAB(4) or (5)
c: in the case of a vehicle seized and impounded under section 96AAA
i: held a security interest in the vehicle before its seizure for impoundment; and
ii: since the impoundment,—
A: repossessed the vehicle under Part 3A of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 or section 109 of the Personal Property Securities Act 1999; and
B: became the registered person.
5: After section 97(3)
3AAA: The registered person for a motor vehicle impounded under section 96AAA
a: pay the fees and charges for towage and storage referred to in subsection (2); or
b: enter into an arrangement with the vehicle recovery operator and the storage provider for the payment of those fees and charges (for example, an arrangement for payment by instalments).
6: In section 97(3A) seized or confiscated from impoundment seized, confiscated, or forfeited from impoundment
7: After section 97(3A)
3B: The fees and charges referred to in subsection (2) are recoverable from the Commissioner by the vehicle recovery service operator or storage provider if the vehicle is released under—
a: section 96(6) or (6A), 96AAA(3) or (4) 96AAB(4) or (5)
b: section 102(3) (unless the ground of appeal is the ground set out in section 102(1)(gb)).
3C: Subsection (3D) (3B)
3D: The vehicle recovery operator or storage provider must repay to the registered person any fees or charges previously recovered from that person in relation to the impoundment within 10 working days after becoming aware of the seizure, confiscation, or forfeiture referred to in subsection (3A) or the direction to release under subsection (3B)
8: In section 97(4) owner of the vehicle registered person for the vehicle
9: In section 97(6)(a) owner or a person authorised for the purpose by the owner registered person (or the owner, if the vehicle is not registered) or a person authorised for the purpose by the registered person (or owner)
10: After section 97(6)(c)
d: an order of forfeiture made under section 142AAB
11: In section 97(7) he or she thinks they think
16: Section 98 amended (Release of vehicle after 28 days)
1: In the heading to section 98 vehicle after 28 days impounded vehicle
2: In section 98(1) the 28-day impoundment period, the owner of the vehicle, or a person authorised for the purpose by the owner the impoundment period, the relevant person specified in subsection (10), or a person authorised for the purpose by the relevant person
3: Replace section 98(1)(a)(i)
i: in the case of the relevant person specified in subsection (10)
A: if the relevant person is the registered person for the vehicle, proof of registration of the vehicle in their name:
B: if the relevant person is the owner of the vehicle, proof of ownership of the vehicle; or
4: In section 98(3) the 28-day impoundment period the impoundment period
5: In section 98(3)(b) to the officer his or her current driver licence produces their current driver licence to the officer
6: After section 98(3)
3A: In addition to the early release allowed by subsection (3), an enforcement officer authorised for the purpose by the Commissioner may order the release of a vehicle impounded under section 96AAA
a: held a security interest in the vehicle before its seizure for impoundment; and
b: since the impoundment,—
i: repossessed the vehicle under Part 3A of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 or section 109 of the Personal Property Securities Act 1999; and
ii: became the registered person.
7: Replace section 98(4)(a)
a: 38 days have passed since the vehicle was impounded (whether it was impounded for 28 days or 6 months); and
8: In section 98(4)(b) the owner, or a person authorised for the purpose by the owner the relevant person specified in subsection (10), or a person authorised for the purpose by the relevant person
9: After section 98(4)
4A: In making a decision under subsection (4) in relation to a vehicle impounded under section 96AAA
a: proceedings against the driver of the vehicle who failed to stop (or remain stopped):
b: proceedings against the registered person for, or hirer of, the motor vehicle who, without reasonable excuse, failed or refused to provide information or provided false or misleading information in response to a request under section 118(4)
4B: If the relevant person specified in subsection (10)
10: In section 98(7)(b) owner of the impounded vehicle registered person for the impounded vehicle
11: After section 98(9)
10: For the purposes of subsections (1) and (4)(b), the relevant person
a: the registered person, if the vehicle is registered; or
b: if the vehicle is not registered, a person who the enforcement officer is satisfied is the owner of the vehicle.
11: In this section, unless the context otherwise requires, impoundment period
a: for a vehicle impounded under section 96, 96AAB
b: for a vehicle impounded under section 96AAA
17: Section 98A amended (Commissioner may prohibit sale or disposal of certain motor vehicles)
1: Replace section 98A(1)
1: This section applies if—
a: a person is charged with an offence under this Act or any other enactment that would, if the person is convicted of the offence, permit or require a court to order—
i: the confiscation of the person’s motor vehicle under the Sentencing Act 2002; or
ii: the forfeiture of the vehicle under section 142AAB
b: the Commissioner believes, on reasonable grounds in the circumstances, that the court would, if the person is convicted of the offence, order that confiscation or forfeiture.
2: In section 98A(4)(b)(ii) owner of the vehicle registered person for the motor vehicle
3: In section 98A(4)(b)(iii) owner of the motor vehicle registered person for the motor vehicle
18: Section 102 amended (Appeal to Police against impoundment of vehicle)
1: In section 102(1) An owner whose motor vehicle has been seized and impounded under section 96 section 96A A relevant person specified in subsection (6) whose motor vehicle has been seized and impounded under section 96, 96AAA 96AAB 96A
2: Replace section 102(1)(b)
b: the enforcement officer who seized the vehicle did not—
i: have reasonable grounds of belief as required by section 96, 96AAA 96AAB
ii: comply with the notice requirements in section 96(2) (including as applied by section 96AAA(2) 96AAB(3)
3: In section 102(1)(c), (d), and (h) owner relevant person
4: Replace section 102(1)(f) and (g)
f: if section 96(1AA) or (1A), 96AAA 96AAB 118(4)
g: if section 96(1AA) or (1A), 96AAA 96AAB 118(4)
5: In section 102(1)(ga) section 96(1AB) applies, the owner section 96AAA
6: After section 102(1)(ga)
gb: if section 96AAA
i: the seizure and impoundment of the vehicle have resulted or will result in—
A: extreme hardship to the relevant person (whether in relation to employment or otherwise); or
B: undue hardship to a person other than the relevant person (whether in relation to employment or otherwise); and
ii: release of the vehicle is not contrary to the interests of road safety; or
7: In section 102(3)(a)
a: replace to the owner to the relevant person specified in subsection (6)
b: replace by the owner by the relevant person
8: In section 102(3)(b) he or she believes they believe
9: After section 102(5)
6: For the purposes of subsections (1) and (3)(a), the relevant person is—
a: the registered person for the vehicle, if the vehicle is registered; or
b: if the vehicle is not registered, a person who the enforcement officer is satisfied is the owner of the vehicle.
19: Section 113 amended (Enforcement officers may enforce transport legislation)
1: In section 113(1) his or her authority their authority
2: In section 113(2)(a) full address, electronic address (if the person has an electronic address),
20: Section 114 amended (Power to require driver to stop and give name and address, etc)
1: In section 114(3)(b)(i) give his or her full name, full address, give their full name, full address, electronic address (if they have an electronic address),
2: In section 114(3)(b)(ii) owner of the vehicle registered person for the vehicle
3: Replace section 114(3)(b)(iii)
iii: if the driver is not the registered person for the vehicle, give the name and address of the registered person or such particulars within the driver’s knowledge as may lead to the identification of the registered person.
21: Section 118 amended (Requirement to give information as to identity of driver or passenger)
1: In section 118(1)
a: replace his or her the registered person’s or hirer’s
b: replace him or her the registered person or hirer
2: In section 118(1) and (2) the owner or hirer of the vehicle the registered person for, or the hirer of, the vehicle
3: In section 118(3) and (5) owner or hirer registered person or hirer
4: Replace section 118(4)
4: If a vehicle failed to stop (or remain stopped) as signalled, requested, or required under section 114, an enforcement officer may request the registered person for, or the hirer of, the vehicle to give all information in the registered person’s or hirer’s possession or obtainable by the registered person or hirer that may lead to the identification and apprehension of the driver, and the registered person or hirer must give the officer that information immediately.
5: In section 118(6) the full name and address of the driver the driver’s full name, full address, and electronic address (if the driver has an electronic address)
22: Section 119 amended (Powers of entry)
1: Replace section 119(1)(a)(i)
i: has failed to comply with a requirement under section 114(2) or (3) (relating to stopping a vehicle, remaining stopped, or giving information to an enforcement officer); and
2: In section 119(3) section 96, 96A section 96, 96AAA, 96AAB, 96A
3: In section 119(4) and (5) section 96 or section 96A or section 123 section 96, 96AAA, 96AAB, 96A, or 123
23: Section 133 amended (Owner liability for moving vehicle offences and special vehicle lane offences)
1: In section 133(4)(b) he or she was they were
2: In section 133(4)(c)(i)(B) telephone number , or electronic address
24: Section 133A amended (Owner liability for stationary vehicle offences)
1: In section 133A(4)(a)(i) he or she was they were
2: In section 133A(4)(c)(i)(B) and telephone number telephone number, or electronic address
25: Section 139 amended (Issue of infringement notice)
1: Replace section 139(2)(c) and (d)
c: by sending it, or a copy of it, to the person who appears to have committed the infringement offence—
i: by post addressed to the person at their last known place of residence or business or last known postal address; or
ii: by electronic means addressed to the person at their electronic address; or
d: if the person is the holder of a land transport document, by serving it, or a copy of it, on that person—
i: by post at the last address the person provided for service for the purposes of that land transport document; or
ii: by electronic means at their electronic address.
2: In section 139(3)(a) subsection (2)(ba) subsection (2)(b) or (ba)
3: In section 139(3)(b) subsection (2)(c) or (d) subsection (2)(c)(i) or (d)(i)
4: After section 139(3)(b)
c: is sent electronically to a person under subsection (2)(c)(ii) or (d)(ii)
5: After section 139(6) Service of reminder notice
6A: Despite section 24(1)(e) of the Summary Proceedings Act 1957, a reminder notice may be served on a person for the purposes of section 21(2) of that Act by serving the notice in accordance with subsection (2)(c)(ii) or (d)(ii)
6: After section 139(7)
8: In this section, unless the context otherwise requires, electronic address
a: an electronic address that the person has given to an enforcement authority; or
b: otherwise, the person’s last known electronic address.
26: New sections 139AAA to 139AAC inserted
After section 139
139AAA: Infringement offence verified by automated infringement system
1: This section applies if an automated infringement system that is linked to information on the register of motor vehicles verifies, on the basis of data provided by approved vehicle surveillance equipment or a point-to-point average speed system,—
a: the commission of an infringement offence, that is a moving vehicle offence, detected by the equipment or system; and
b: the following data in connection with the offence:
i: 1 or more electronic images (or sequences of electronic images) connected with the infringement offence:
ii: the registration plate of the vehicle involved in the infringement offence:
iii: the registered person for the vehicle; and
c: that the images referred to in paragraph (b)(i)
2: The automated infringement system produces an infringement notice in relation to the verified infringement offence that the Agency issues as enforcement officer under section 139.
3: For the purposes of section 139(1), the Agency as enforcement officer ( see section 208A subsection (1)
139AAB: Approval of automated infringement system
1: The Minister of Transport may approve an automated infringement system for the purposes of section 139AAA section 139AAA(1)
2: Before approving an automated infringement system, the Minister must consult the Privacy Commissioner about—
a: how the system is proposed to operate; and
b: any privacy implications of its operation.
3: The Minister of Transport may issue a certificate of approval.
4: A certificate of approval issued under subsection (3) see The following table is small in size and has 3 columns that are grouped under the heading Legislation Act 2019 requirements for secondary legislation made under this section. Legislation Act 2019 requirements for secondary legislation made under this section Publication The maker must publish it in accordance with the Legislation (Publication) Regulations 2021 LA19 s 74(1)(aa) Presentation The Minister must present it to the House of Representatives LA19 s 114 Disallowance It may be disallowed by the House of Representatives LA19 ss 115 116 This note is not part of the Act.
139AAC: Annual quality assurance of automated infringement system
The Agency must ensure that an automated infringement system undergoes annually a quality assurance process to ensure the ongoing capability of the system—
a: to verify the matters set out in section 139AAA(1)
b: to collect, hold, use, and disclose personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
27: Section 140 amended (Contents of infringement and reminder notices)
After section 140(1)
1A: For the purposes of subsection (1)(a) and (b), in the case of a speeding offence where the person issuing the infringement notice relies on section 146A
a: the place of the offence is the length of road between the 2 detection points in relation to which the point-to-point average speed system operated; and
b: the time of the offence is the whole time during which the vehicle was travelling between the 2 detection points; and
c: the speed at which it is alleged the driver was travelling is the average speed calculated under section 146A
d: if more than 1 speed limit applies between the 2 detection points, the applicable speed limit is the average weighted speed limit calculated under section 146B
28: New section 141A inserted (Evidence of capability of automated infringement system)
Before section 142
141A: Evidence of ongoing capability of automated infringement system
1: In proceedings relating to an infringement offence verified by an automated infringement system, the production of a certificate (or a document purporting to be a copy of the certificate) purporting to be signed by a person authorised for the purpose by the Agency, as to the capability of the automated infringement system referred to in the certificate, is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, sufficient proof that—
a: the system had, within the preceding 12 months, undergone a quality assurance process as required by section 139AAC
b: the system was verifying the matters set out in section 139AAA(1)
c: the system was being operated in a way that collects, holds, uses, and discloses personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
2: A certificate under subsection (1)
a: must be, or have been, current on the date of the alleged offence; and
b: is not valid if it was given more than 12 months before the date of the alleged offence.
3: In any proceedings where a certificate has been produced under this section, the court may, on application made not less than 14 days before the hearing of the charge concerned, and if satisfied that there is good cause to do so, set aside the certificate and require the capability of the automated infringement system to be established by evidence other than the certificate.
29: Section 145 amended (Evidence of approved vehicle surveillance equipment)
1: In section 145(1) an image produced by means of an exposure taken by approved vehicle surveillance equipment data (including electronic images or a sequence of electronic images) produced by approved vehicle surveillance equipment
2: Replace section 145(2)
2: The production, in proceedings for a moving vehicle offence or a special vehicle lane offence, of data purporting to be data referred to in subsection (1) is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, sufficient evidence that the data was produced by approved vehicle surveillance equipment.
30: New sections 146A to 146E inserted
After section 146
146A: Average speed treated as actual speed
1: In proceedings against a person for a speeding offence, the average speed of the relevant vehicle between 2 detection points on a road calculated by a point-to-point average speed system must, in the absence of proof to the contrary, be treated as being the speed at which the vehicle was actually travelling between those 2 detection points.
2: The average speed of a vehicle between 2 detection points on a road is to be calculated using the following formula (and expressed in kilometres per hour rounded down to the next whole number): (d × 3.6) ÷ t where— d is the surveyed distance (expressed in metres and rounded down to the next whole number) t is the period (expressed in seconds) between the time when the vehicle passes the first detection point and the time when it passes the second detection point.
3: In this section and sections 146B to 146D data
a: the time of any event recorded (including the time a vehicle passed a detection point):
b: the position of a vehicle on a road at any given time:
c: the direction in which a vehicle is moving:
d: the characters on a vehicle’s registration plate:
e: the average speed of a vehicle between 2 detection points:
f: any speed limit or speed limits between 2 detection points:
g: any self-test, diagnostic, or other data about how the system is operating element
a: the 2 items of approved vehicle surveillance equipment at the detection points:
b: the location of the 2 detection points:
c: the surveyed distance between those 2 detection points:
d: if only 1 speed limit applies between those 2 detection points, that speed limit:
e: if more than 1 speed limit applies between those 2 detection points,—
i: those speed limits; and
ii: when those speed limits apply; and
iii: the intermediate surveyed distance for each speed limit; and
iv: the weighted average speed limit between those 2 detection points, as calculated under section 146B intermediate surveyed distance
a: measured by a cadastral surveyor licensed under the Cadastral Survey Act 2002 in accordance with the method determined and published by the Director after consulting with the Surveyor-General appointed under that Act; and
b: published by the Director under section 146D surveyed distance
a: measured by a cadastral surveyor licensed under the Cadastral Survey Act 2002 in accordance with the method determined and published by the Director after consulting the Surveyor-General appointed under that Act; and
b: published by the Director under section 146D
146B: Weighted average speed limit between 2 detection points
1: This section applies if more than 1 speed limit applies between 2 detection points on a length of road along which the average speed of a vehicle is to be calculated for the purposes of section 146A
2: The speed limit for the purpose of that calculation is the average weighted speed limit calculated under subsection (3)
3: The average weighted speed limit for a length of road between 2 detection points is to be calculated using the following formula (and expressed in kilometres per hour rounded up to the next whole number): d t 1 1 2 2 n n where— d t is the surveyed distance (expressed in metres and rounded down to the next whole number) d 1 2 n are the intermediate surveyed distances (expressed in metres and rounded down to the next whole number) over which the speed limits between the 2 detection points apply s 1 2 n are the speed limits that apply between the 2 detection points.
146C: Evidence relating to average speed
1: This section applies to proceedings for a speeding offence in which the average speed of the vehicle under section 146A
2: In those proceedings, the production of data relating to the alleged speeding offence and purporting to be generated by a point-to-point average speed system is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, sufficient evidence of the accuracy of that data.
3: In those proceedings, the production of a notice published under section 146D
4: In cases to which section 146B
5: This section does not limit or affect any other evidence of the speed of a motor vehicle in proceedings for a speeding offence.
146D: Publication of matters relating to point-to-point average speed system
1: The Director must publish—
a: the elements of a point-to-point average speed system; and
b: the method by which surveyed distances and intermediate surveyed distances are to be measured for the purpose of the operation of any point-to-point average speed system.
2: The Director must publish those matters by notice—
a: in the Gazette
b: on an Internet site maintained by the Agency.
146E: Traffic control devices informing drivers of system
1: If the Agency installs a point-to-point average speed system on a road, it must ensure that, while the system is being operated, 1 or more traffic control devices are in place that inform drivers passing the first detection point of the presence of the system.
2: In proceedings for a speeding offence in which the average speed of the vehicle under section 146A
31: Section 199 amended (Agency to maintain register of driver licences)
In section 199(2)(a) address, electronic address (if they have an electronic address that is known to the Agency),
32: Section 199A amended (Register of transport service licences)
1: After section 199A(2)(c)
ca: the holder’s business or personal electronic address (if they have an electronic address that is known to the Agency):
2: After section 199A(2)(d)
da: the business or personal electronic address of any person in control (if they have an electronic address that is known to the Agency):
33: Section 208A replaced (Agency is enforcement officer for certain infringement offences)
Replace section 208A
208A: Agency is enforcement officer for certain infringement offences
1: This section applies to an infringement offence that is a moving vehicle offence.
2: The Agency is an enforcement officer for the purposes of issuing an infringement notice under section 139.
3: This section applies whether the approved vehicle surveillance equipment or the point-to-point average speed system that detected the offence was operated by the Agency or another person.
34: Section 210 replaced (Service of notices)
Replace section 210
210: How notices and requests are given, served, or made
1: This section describes—
a: how a notice required to be given or sent to a person, or served on a person, under this Act (other than an infringement notice) may be given, sent, or served; and
b: how a request in writing to a person under section 118 may be made.
2: The notice or request may be given, sent, served, or made by—
a: delivering it to the person; or
b: leaving it at—
i: the person’s usual or last known place of residence or business; or
ii: at the address specified by the person in any application or other document under this Act or the Transport (Vehicle and Driver Registration and Licensing) Act 1986; or
c: sending it—
i: by post addressed to the person at the place or address referred to in paragraph (b)
ii: by electronic means addressed to the person at their electronic address.
3: A notice or request that is, in accordance with subsection (2)(c)
a: by post must, unless the contrary is shown, be treated as having been given, sent, served, or made when it would have been delivered in the ordinary course of post and, in proving the delivery, it is sufficient to prove that the letter was properly addressed and posted:
b: by electronic means must, unless the contrary is shown, be treated as having been given, sent, served, or made at the time the electronic communication first enters an information system that is outside the control of the person giving or serving the notice or making the request and, in proving the sending, it is sufficient to prove that the electronic communication was properly addressed and sent.
4: In this section, unless the context otherwise requires, electronic address
a: an electronic address that the person has given to an enforcement authority; or
b: otherwise, the person’s last known electronic address.
35: Section 233 amended (Interpretation matters applying to this Part)
In section 233(1) personal information personal information
a: their name:
b: their physical address:
c: an electronic address that the person has given to an enforcement authority (or, otherwise, the person’s last known electronic address):
d: if the person is an individual, their date of birth and driver licence number:
e: any other information about the person that is on the register
36: Section 241 amended (Authorised access to name and address only)
1: In section 241(1) names and addresses names, addresses, and electronic addresses (if any)
2: In section 241(2) he or she the Secretary
3: In section 241(4)
a: replace his or her the Secretary’s
b: delete by him or her
4: In section 241(6)(a)(i) his or her the person’s
37: Section 249 amended (Circumstances when motor vehicle may be seized and impounded)
After section 249(2)(b)(i)
ia: the electronic address of the driver (if the driver has an electronic address); and
38: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1,—
a: insert the Part set out in Schedule 1
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
2: Amendments to other Acts
1: Amendments to Sentencing Act 2002
39: Principal Act
This subpart amends the Sentencing Act 2002 2024-03-01 Sentencing Act 2002 see section 2(1)
40: Section 128 amended (Confiscation of motor vehicle)
In section 128(1)(b) 52A(1) 52A(1)(c)
41: Section 129 amended (Confiscation of motor vehicle after subsequent offence)
After section 129(4)
4A: Despite subsection (3), if the subsequent offence is against section 52A(1)(a) or (b) of the Land Transport Act 1998, the court must—
a: make a confiscation order under subsection (3); or
b: order that the vehicle be forfeited to the Crown under section 142AAB
42: New sections 142AAA to 142AAF and cross-heading inserted
After section 142 Forfeiture of vehicles used in offence of failing to stop, etc
142AAA: Interpretation of terms used in sections 142AAB to 142AAF
Section 127 applies, with all necessary modifications, to sections 142AAB to 142AAF
142AAB: Forfeiture of vehicle used in offence of failing to stop, etc
1: This section applies if a person is convicted of an offence against section 52A(1)(a) or (b) of the Land Transport Act 1998.
2: The court may make an order under subsection (3)
3: The court may order that the motor vehicle be forfeited to the Crown.
4: Section 128(3A) to (5) applies, with any necessary modifications, to the making of a forfeiture order under this section.
142AAC: Offence to sell or dispose of motor vehicle subject to forfeiture order
1: This section applies if a motor vehicle—
a: is subject to a forfeiture order under section 142AAB(3) section 142AAE(4)
b: has not yet been surrendered to, or seized by, a Registrar, bailiff, or constable.
2: A person who sells or disposes of the motor vehicle or any part of the motor vehicle commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000.
142AAD: Offence to remove forfeited vehicle
A person who removes or attempts to remove a motor vehicle surrendered to or seized by a bailiff or constable under section 132 (as modified by section 142AAF
142AAE: Offender must not acquire new interest in motor vehicle for 12 months
1: This section applies if—
a: a court makes an order for the forfeiture of a motor vehicle under section 142AAB
b: a court has made an order under section 131(2)(a) (as applied by section 142AAF
2: The offender must not, within 12 months after the date of the order, acquire any interest in any motor vehicle.
3: A person who acquires any interest in a motor vehicle in contravention of subsection (2)
4: If a court convicts a person of an offence against this section, then instead of, or in addition to, imposing a fine, the court may order that the motor vehicle concerned be confiscated.
5: If a court orders the confiscation of a motor vehicle under subsection (4) section 142AAF
142AAF: Modified application of confiscation scheme to forfeiture
1: If a court orders the forfeiture of a motor vehicle under section 142AAB subsection (2)
2: The following provisions apply:
a: sections 129B to 129D (relating to written cautions given to persons with interest in motor vehicles involved in offences):
b: sections 129E and 129EA (relating to appeals against confiscation):
c: section 130 (court may order declaration of ownership to be completed):
d: sections 130A and 131 (relating to the effect of any disposal of a motor vehicle or ownership or other interest in it):
e: sections 132, 134, and 135 (relating to the enforcement of a confiscation order):
f: section 136A (Registrar must apply for deregistration of motor vehicle subject to confiscation and destruction order):
g: section 137 (except section 137(3)(g)) and sections 138 to 141C (relating to the sale of confiscated motor vehicles):
h: section 142 (order may be cancelled on application by bona fide purchaser).
3: Modifications to the application of the provisions specified in subsection (2)
a: a reference to the confiscation of a motor vehicle, or an order for the confiscation of a motor vehicle, under section 128 must be read as a reference to the forfeiture of a motor vehicle, or an order for the forfeiture of a motor vehicle, under section 142AAB
b: any other reference to the confiscation of a motor vehicle must be read as a reference to the forfeiture of a motor vehicle:
c: a reference to an offence specified in section 128(1) must be read as a reference to an offence against section 52A(1)(a) or (b) of the Land Transport Act 1998 (as referred to in section 142AAB(1)
d: any reference to an offender in connection with an offence specified in section 128 or 129 must be read as a reference to an offender in connection with an offence against section 52A(1)(a) or (b) of the Land Transport Act 1998 (as referred to in section 142AAB(1)
e: any other reference to section 128 must be read as a reference to section 142AAB
f: any reference to any section specified in subsection (2)
2: Amendments to Summary Proceedings Act 1957
43: Principal Act
This subpart amends the Summary Proceedings Act 1957 2024-03-01 Summary Proceedings Act 1957 see section 2(1)
44: Section 2 amended (Interpretation)
In section 2(1) impoundment period
a: for a vehicle impounded under section 96, 96AAB
b: for a vehicle impounded under section 96AAA
45: Section 100 amended (Seizure of motor vehicles impounded under Land Transport Act 1998)
In section 100(1) 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
46: Section 100E amended (Release of property if fine and other costs paid or if certain appeals successful)
1: In section 100E(1)(b) 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
2: In section 100E(4)
a: after 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
b: replace 28-day period for which the vehicle would otherwise be required to be impounded under that Act impoundment period
3: In section 100E(6) 28-day period for which the motor vehicle would otherwise be required to be impounded under section 96 or 96A of that Act impoundment period
47: Section 100F amended (Release of property to certain owners)
1: In section 100F(5) 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
2: In section 100F(5)(a)(i) 28-day period for which the vehicle would otherwise be required to be impounded under that Act impoundment period
48: Section 100G amended (Determination of claim by owners)
1: In section 100G(5) 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
2: In section 100G(5)(a)(i) 28-day period for which the vehicle would otherwise be required to be impounded under that Act impoundment period
49: Section 100H amended (Lessor may apply to Registrar)
In section 100H(4)
a: after 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
b: replace 28-day period of impoundment for which the motor vehicle would otherwise be required to be impounded under that Act impoundment period
50: Section 100L amended (Sale of secured property by secured party or by court)
In section 100L(3)
a: after 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
b: replace 28-day period of impoundment for which the motor vehicle would otherwise be required to be impounded under that Act impoundment period
51: Section 100M amended (Certain payments required before release to lessor or secured party takes effect)
In section 100M(1)(a) 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
52: Section 100P amended (Sale or disposal of property)
1: In section 100P(2) 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
2: In section 100P(2)(a) 28-day period for which the motor vehicle would otherwise be required to be impounded under that Act impoundment period
3: In section 100P(6)
a: after 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
b: replace 28-day period for which the motor vehicle would otherwise be required to be impounded under that Act impoundment period
4: In section 100P(7) 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
5: In section 100P(7)(a) 28-day period for which the vehicle would otherwise be required to be impounded under that Act impoundment period
53: Section 100R amended (Application of proceeds of sale of personal property)
In section 100R(1)(a) 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
3: Amendments to Privacy Act 2020
54: Principal Act
This subpart amends the Privacy Act 2020 2023-11-01 Privacy Act 2020 see section 2(2)
55: Schedule 4 amended
In Schedule 4 New Zealand Transport Agency records The following table is small in size and has 3 columns. Column 1 is headed Subject. Column 2 is headed Description. Column 3 is headed Access available to. Traffic offence and infringement enforcement and document processing Traffic offence and infringement enforcement processing, including infringement fees enforcement and preparation of documents Police (access is limited to obtaining information for the purposes of—
a: conducting road policing activities and enforcing the Land Transport Act 1998 (including any rules and regulations made under that Act):
b: preventing or lessening a serious threat to public health or public safety, or the life or health of an individual, where a motor vehicle is or is likely to be involved:
c: helping to locate vehicles that were involved, or were likely to be involved, in the commission of offences) Ministry of Justice (access is limited to obtaining information for the purpose of processing cases before a court) Legal Services Commissioner (access is limited to obtaining information for the purpose of processing cases before a court, and for determining an application for a grant of legal aid relating to a criminal matter)
3: Amendments to secondary legislation
1: Amendments to Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999
56: Principal regulations
This subpart amends the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999 2024-03-01 Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999 see section 2(1)
57: Regulation 8 amended (Impoundment of motor vehicles under section 96 of Act)
1: In the heading to regulation 8 section 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
2: In regulation 8 given to the driver and registered person, and to the storage provider under section 96 of the Act, given or sent to a person under section 96 (including as applied by sections 96AAA and 96AAB
3: In regulation 8 Schedule 4 or 4A Schedule 4, 4AAA
58: Regulation 8A amended (Impoundment of motor vehicles under section 96A of Act)
In regulation 8A given to the driver and registered person, and to the storage provider under section 96A of the Act, given or sent to a person under section 96A of the Act
59: Schedule 4 amended
1: In the heading to Schedule 4 failure to stop failure to give information
2: In Schedule 4 Driver’s full name: Do not include in notice to registered person unless registered person is also driver
3: In Schedule 4 Full address: Electronic address:
4: In Schedule 4 Registered person’s full name: Do not include in notice to driver unless driver is also registered person
5: In Schedule 4 Full address: Electronic address:
6: In Schedule 4 Driver licence number: Include in all notices
7: In Schedule 4 Advice to driver or or or
d: in the circumstances referred to in section 96AAB(1)
i: as driver of the vehicle, failed or refused to provide information or provided false or misleading information in response to a demand for information made under section 114(3)(b) of the Act; or
ii: as the registered person for, or the hirer of, the motor vehicle, without reasonable excuse, failed or refused to provide information or provided false or misleading information in response to a request under section 118(4)
8: In Schedule 4 The vehicle is seized and impounded for 28 days. rights of appeal given to the registered person of an impounded vehicle rights of appeal given to the registered person for, or hirer of, an impounded vehicle (or the owner of the vehicle, if it is not registered)
9: In Schedule 4 motor vehicle that has been seized and impounded (or the owner of the vehicle, if it is not registered)
10: In Schedule 4
11: In Schedule 4
ba: the enforcement officer who seized the motor vehicle did not believe on reasonable grounds that—
i: either—
A: the driver of the vehicle failed or refused to provide information or provided false or misleading information in response to a demand for information made by the officer under section 114(3)(b); or
B: the registered person for, or the hirer of, the motor vehicle, without reasonable excuse, failed or refused to provide information or provided false or misleading information in response to a request under section 118(4)
ii: impounding the vehicle is necessary to prevent a serious threat to road safety; or
12: In Schedule 4 section 96(1A), (1AA), or (1AB) of the Act applies, the registered person section 96(1A) or (1AA) or 96AAA
13: In section 4 section 96(1AB) of the Act applies, the registered person section 96AAB
14: In Schedule 4
a: replace the registered person or a person authorised by the registered person if your appeal the registered person (or the owner of the vehicle, if it is not registered) or a person authorised by the registered person (or owner) if your appeal
b: replace registered person if the Police registered person (or owner) if the Police
c: replace the registered person of the vehicle, or a person authorised by the registered person, on or after the close of the 28-day impoundment period if the registered person or authorised person the registered person (or owner) of the vehicle, or a person authorised by the registered person (or owner), on or after the close of the 28-day impoundment period if the registered person (or owner) or authorised person
d: replace a registered person may enter into an arrangement a registered person (or owner) may enter into an arrangement
15: In Schedule 4 the registered person of the vehicle, or a person authorised by the registered person, the registered person for the vehicle (or the owner of the vehicle, if it is not registered) or a person authorised by the registered person (or owner)
60: New Schedule 4AAA inserted
After Schedule 4 Schedule 4AAA Schedule 2
61: Schedule 4A amended
1: In Schedule 4A Driver’s full name: Do not include in notice to registered person unless registered person is also driver
2: In Schedule 4A Full address: Electronic address:
3: In Schedule 4A Registered person’s full name: Do not include in notice to driver unless driver is also registered person
4: In Schedule 4A Full address: Electronic address:
5: In Schedule 4A The vehicle driven by you is seized and impounded for 28 days. rights of appeal given to the registered person of an impounded vehicle rights of appeal given to the registered person of an impounded vehicle (or the owner of the vehicle, if it is not registered)
6: In Schedule 4A Driver licence number: Include in all notices
7: In Schedule 4A has been seized and impounded (or the vehicle’s owner, if the vehicle is not registered)
8: In Schedule 4A registered person (or the vehicle’s owner, if the vehicle is not registered)
9: In Schedule 4A
a: replace the registered person or a person authorised by the registered person if your appeal the registered person (or the owner of the vehicle, if it is not registered) or a person authorised by the registered person (or owner) if your appeal
b: replace registered person if the Police registered person (or owner) if the Police
c: replace the registered person of the vehicle, or a person authorised by the registered person, on or after the close of the 28-day impoundment period if the registered person or authorised person the registered person (or owner) of the vehicle, or a person authorised by the registered person (or owner), on or after the close of the 28-day impoundment period if the registered person (or owner) or authorised person
d: replace a registered person may enter into an arrangement a registered person (or owner) may enter into an arrangement
10: In Schedule 4A the registered person of the vehicle or a person authorised by the registered person the registered person for the vehicle (or the owner of the vehicle, if it is not registered) or a person authorised by the registered person (or owner)
62: Schedule 5 amended
1: In Schedule 5 Full address: Electronic address:
2: In Schedule 5 Full address: Electronic address:
3: In Schedule 5 The vehicle driven or operated by you is seized and impounded for 28 days. given to the owner of an impounded vehicle given to the registered person for an impounded vehicle, or the owner of an impounded vehicle that is not registered,
4: In Schedule 5 What are my appeal rights? you are the owner of the motor vehicle that has been seized and impounded you are the registered person for the motor vehicle that has been seized and impounded (or the owner of that vehicle if it is not registered)
5: In Schedule 5 Release of vehicle
a: replace to the owner or a person authorised by the owner to the registered person (or the owner if the vehicle is not registered) or a person authorised by the registered person (or owner)
b: replace to the owner if the Police to the registered person (or the owner) if the Police
c: replace The storage provider must release the impounded vehicle to the owner of the vehicle, or a person authorised by the owner, on or after the close of the 28-day impoundment period if the owner The storage provider must release the impounded vehicle to the registered person (or the owner) or a person authorised by the registered person (or owner) on or after the 28-day impoundment period if the registered person (or owner)
d: replace paragraph (a) with:
a: shows proof of identity and,—
i: in the case of the registered person, proof of registration of the vehicle in their name; or
ii: in the case of the owner, proof of ownership of the vehicle; and
e: in paragraph (b), replace “an owner” with “a registered person or an owner”.
6: In Schedule 5 Vehicle and personal property may be sold by storage provider the vehicle owner or a person authorised by the owner the registered person (or the owner if the vehicle is not registered) or a person authorised by the registered person (or owner)
63: Schedule 6 amended
In Schedule 6 Notes
a: in the second occurring paragraph (b), replace the owner of the vehicle named in Part 2 the registered person for the vehicle named in Part 2
b: in the second occurring paragraph (c), replace the owner of the motor vehicle the registered person for the motor vehicle
2: Amendments to Land Transport (Infringement and Reminder Notices) Regulations 2012
64: Principal regulations
This subpart amends the Land Transport (Infringement and Reminder Notices) Regulations 2012 2024-03-01 Land Transport (Infringement and Reminder Notices) Regulations 2012 see section 2(1)
65: Schedule 1 amended
1: In Schedule 1 Full address: Electronic address:
2: In Schedule 1 Payment of infringement fee(s) or posted posted, or sent by electronic means
66: Schedule 1A amended
1: In Schedule 1A To: Full address: Electronic address:
2: In Schedule 1A Payment of infringement fee(s) or posted posted, or sent by electronic means
67: Schedule 2 amended
1: In Schedule 2 To Full address: Electronic address:
2: In Schedule 2 Alleged infringement offence details or posted posted, or sent by electronic means
3: In Schedule 2 Details of speeding offence (if applicable)
a: after Speed limit (or average weighted speed limit, if applicable)
b: after Alleged speed (or alleged average speed, if applicable)
c: after Limit (or average weighted speed limit, if applicable)
4: In Schedule 2 Defences relating to moving vehicle offences and special vehicle lane offences occupation, electronic address,
68: Schedule 3 amended
1: In Schedule 3 To heavy motor vehicle user Full address: Electronic address:
2: In Schedule 3 Payment of overloading infringement fee(s) or posted posted, or sent by electronic means
69: Schedule 5 amended
1: In Schedule 5
a: under the heading To defendant Full address: Electronic address:
b: after the applicable speed limit (or the average weighted speed limit, if applicable)
c: after the speed (or the average speed, if applicable)
2: In Schedule 5 Defences relating to moving vehicle offences and special vehicle lane offences occupation, electronic address,
3: In Schedule 5 Defences relating to stationary vehicle offences and special vehicle lane offences occupation, electronic address,
70: Schedule 6 amended
1: In Schedule 6 To driver of vehicle/registered person of the vehicle Full address: Electronic address:
2: In Schedule 6 To driver of vehicle/registered person of the vehicle name and address (or electronic address)
71: Schedule 7 amended
1: In Schedule 7 To defendant Full address: Electronic address:
2: In Schedule 7 To defendant name and address (or electronic address)
72: Schedule 8 amended
1: In Schedule 8 To user of vehicle Full address: Electronic address:
2: In Schedule 8 Defences relating to special vehicle lane offences occupation, electronic address,
3: Amendments to Land Transport (Requirements for Storage and Towage of Impounded Vehicles) Regulations 1999
73: Principal regulations
This subpart amends the Land Transport (Requirements for Storage and Towage of Impounded Vehicles) Regulations 1999 2024-03-01 Land Transport (Requirements for Storage and Towage of Impounded Vehicles) Regulations 1999 see section 2(1)
74: Regulation 2 amended (Interpretation)
1: In regulation 2 arrangement section 96 or section 122 section 96, 96AAA 96AAB
2: In regulation 2 impounded vehicle 96, 96AAA 96AAB
75: Regulation 12 amended (Payment arrangements)
In regulation 12(2)
a: replace the owner of an impounded vehicle the registered person for an impounded vehicle (or the owner of the vehicle if it is unregistered)
b: replace the owner’s ability the ability of the registered person or the owner (as applicable)
4: Amendments to Land Transport (Storage and Towage Fees for Impounded Vehicles) Regulations 1999
76: Principal regulations
This subpart amends the Land Transport (Storage and Towage Fees for Impounded Vehicles) Regulations 1999 2024-03-01 Land Transport (Storage and Towage Fees for Impounded Vehicles) Regulations 1999 see section 2(1)
77: Regulation 2 amended (Interpretation)
In regulation 2 relevant person
a: the registered person for the vehicle if the vehicle is registered; or
b: if the vehicle is not registered, the owner of the vehicle
78: Regulation 3 amended (Towage fees for impounded vehicles)
1: In regulation 3(1), (2), and (3) owner of a motor vehicle relevant person in relation to a motor vehicle
2: In regulation 3(1) and (2)
a: after 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
b: delete to the vehicle recovery service operator or storage provider
3: After regulation 3(3)
4: The towage fee must be paid to the vehicle recovery service operator or storage operator ( see
79: Regulation 4 amended (Storage fees for impounded vehicles)
1: In regulation 4(1), (2), and (3) owner of a motor vehicle relevant person in relation to a motor vehicle
2: In regulation 4(1)
a: after 96 , 96AAA 96AAB
b: delete to the vehicle recovery service operator or storage provider
3: After regulation 4(1)
1A: The relevant person in relation to a motor vehicle that is seized and impounded under section 96, 96AAB
1B: The relevant person in relation to a motor vehicle that is seized and impounded under section 96AAA
4: In regulation 4(2)
a: replace subclause (1) subclauses (1) to (1B)
b: replace section 96 or 96A section 96, 96AAA 96AAB
5: After regulation 4(3)
4: The storage fee must be paid to the vehicle recovery service operator or storage operator ( see
80: Regulation 5 amended (Penalty for late payments)
In regulation 5(1)
a: replace owner relevant person
b: replace of an impounded vehicle in relation to an impounded motor vehicle


Legal Services Amendment Act 2023

1: Title
This Act is the Legal Services Amendment Act 2023.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date of Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Legal Services Act 2011 2023-08-31 Legal Services Act 2011
1: Amendments to principal Act
1: Amendments relating to removal of user charge
4: Section 4 amended (Interpretation)
In section 4(1) user charge
5: Section 18A repealed (User charge payable by aided person)
Repeal section 18A
6: Section 97 amended (Lead provider to claim for payment)
Replace section 97(2)(a)
a: the fees claimed by, or the charges attributable to, the lead provider; and
7: Section 99 amended (Secretary to refer claim to Commissioner for decision)
Repeal section 99(4)(e)
8: Section 114 amended (Regulations)
Repeal section 114(1)(ea)
2: Amendments relating to removal of interest rate on legal aid debt
9: Section 33 amended (Amount payable by aided person to Commissioner)
Repeal section 33(c)
10: Section 40 amended (Interest on unpaid legal aid debt)
Repeal section 40
11: Section 43 amended (Commissioner may write off amounts payable)
In section 43(1) interest,
12: Section 44 amended (Commissioner to refund excess payments)
Repeal section 44(2)
13: Section 114 amended (Regulations)
1: Repeal section 114(1)(k)
2: In section 114(1)(o)(ii) or 18A
3: In section 114(2) including the calculation of interest,
3: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
14: Schedule 1AA amended
In Schedule 1AA
a: insert the Part set out in the Schedule
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
2: Consequential amendments to Legal Services Regulations 2011
15: Principal regulations
This Part amends the Legal Services Regulations 2011 2023-08-31 Legal Services Regulations 2011
16: Regulations 9A and 9B and cross-heading above regulation 9A revoked
Revoke regulations 9A 9B
17: Regulations 14 and 14A and cross-heading above regulation 14 revoked
Revoke regulations 14 14A


Parole Amendment Act 2023

1: Title
This Act is the Parole Amendment Act 2023.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 31 August 2023.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Parole Act 2002 2023-08-31 Parole Act 2002
1: Substantive amendments
4: Section 107K amended (Board may impose special conditions)
Repeal section 107K(3)(bb)(ii)
5: New section 107RC inserted (Periodic reviews of certain special conditions imposed concurrently on offender)
After section 107RB
107RC: Periodic reviews of certain special conditions imposed concurrently on offender
1: This section applies if at any time there is imposed concurrently on an offender who is subject to an extended supervision order—
a: a special condition requiring the offender to participate in a programme (referred to in section 15(3)(b)); and
b: 1 or both of the following special conditions that require the offender to reside with, or result in the offender residing with, the provider of the programme:
i: a condition referred to in section 15(3)(a) relating to the offender’s place of residence:
ii: a condition referred to in section 15(3)(ab) relating to residential restrictions.
2: The Board must review the conditions at least once every 2 years during the period when the conditions are concurrently imposed on the offender.
3: Before a review under this section,—
a: the chief executive must make a recommendation to the Board on whether—
i: all of the conditions are still appropriate; or
ii: 1 or more of the conditions should be discharged or varied and, if applicable, how those conditions should be discharged or varied; and
b: the Board must advise the offender that a review is to take place and that the offender may make a written submission to the Board; and
c: the Board may seek any other relevant information from any other person it considers has, or may have, an interest in the review.
4: The review may be determined without the Board hearing from any person, unless the Board—
a: wishes to hear from any person orally; or
b: is contemplating making the conditions more onerous, in which case the Board must give the offender an opportunity to appear before the Board.
5: In determining whether to confirm, discharge, or vary any of the conditions, the Board must consider all relevant matters, including whether the condition requiring the offender to participate in a programme—
a: continues to offer the offender rehabilitation and reintegration that reduce the risk of further offending by the offender ( see
b: does not require that the offender be, or result in the offender being, supervised, monitored, or subject to other restrictions, for longer each day than is necessary to ensure the offender’s attendance at classes or participation in other activities associated with the programme ( see
6: Section 58(4) applies if the Board directs the variation or discharge of any of the conditions.
7: If time ceases to run on the offender’s extended supervision order for a period under section 107P, the time for completing a review under subsection (2)
2: Other amendments
6: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1
a: insert the Part set out in the Schedule
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.


Fair Pay Agreements Act Repeal Act 2023

1: Title
This Act is the Fair Pay Agreements Act Repeal Act 2023.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.
1: Preliminary provisions
3: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions (if any) set out in Schedule 1
4: Repeal of this Act
This Act is repealed on the close of the 28th day after the date on which it comes into force. 2024-01-18 Fair Pay Agreements Act Repeal Act 2023 The 28th day after assent (20 December 2023) is 17 January 2024
2: Repeal and revocations
5: Repeal of Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022
The Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022 2023-12-20 Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022
6: Revocations of secondary legislation
The following secondary legislation is revoked:
a: Employment Relations Authority (Fair Pay Agreements) Amendment Regulations 2023
b: Fair Pay Agreements Regulations 2022 2023-12-20 Employment Relations Authority (Fair Pay Agreements) Amendment Regulations 2023 Fair Pay Agreements Regulations 2022
7: Consequential amendments
1: Amend the Acts specified in Part 1 of Schedule 2
2: Amend the secondary legislation specified in Part 2 of Schedule 2 2023-12-20 Defence Act 1990 Employment Relations Act 2000 Equal Pay Act 1972 Holidays Act 2003 Judicial Review Procedure Act 2016 Minimum Wage Act 1983 Employment Court Regulations 2000 Employment Relations Authority Regulations 2000


1: Title
This Act is the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (Economic Objective) Amendment Act 2023.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 2021 2023-12-20 Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 2021
1: Amendment to Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s objectives
4: Section 9 amended (Bank’s objectives)
Replace section 9(1)(a) Economic objective
a: the economic objective of achieving and maintaining stability in the general level of prices over the medium term; and
2: Related amendments
5: Section 4 amended (Overview)
In section 4(3)(a) and (4)(a) economic objectives economic objective
6: Section 10 amended (Bank’s functions)
In section 10(1)(a)(i) objectives objective
7: Section 116 amended (Central bank functions)
In section 116(a) objectives objective
8: Section 117 amended (Function to formulate monetary policy through MPC)
Replace section 117(1)
1: The Bank, acting through the MPC, has the function of formulating a monetary policy directed to the economic objective of achieving and maintaining stability in the general level of prices over the medium term.
9: Section 118 amended (MPC must formulate monetary policy in manner consistent with economic objectives and MPC remit)
1: In the heading to section 118 objectives objective
2: In section 118(a) objectives objective
10: Section 123 amended (Contents of MPC remit)
1: In section 123 an economic objective the economic objective
2: In section 123(2)(b) economic objectives (if an Order in Council in force under section 125
11: Section 125 amended (Order providing for different economic objective or objectives)
1: Replace section 125(2)
2: The economic objective or objectives may be in addition to or instead of the economic objective specified in section 9(1)(a)
2: In section 125(3)(b) either or both of the economic objectives the economic objective
12: Section 136 amended (Effect of directions on operational objectives)
In section 136(1) economic objectives economic objective
13: Section 138 amended (Effect of directions on monetary policy)
In section 138(1) objectives objective


1: Title
This Act is the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Repeal) Amendment Act 2023.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 1 January 2024.
1: Amendments to Land Transport Act 1998 and Land Transport Management Act 2003
Amendments to Land Transport Act 1998
3: Principal Act
Sections 4 to 9 Land Transport Act 1998 2024-01-01 Land Transport Act 1998
4: Section 2 amended (Interpretation)
In section 2(1) clean vehicle discount scheme
5: Section 167A repealed (Regulations imposing fees and charges for purposes of clean vehicle discount scheme)
Repeal section 167A
6: Section 167B amended (Regulations setting fees and charges for purpose of Part 13 (clean vehicle standard) requirements to import vehicles with zero carbon dioxide emissions)
Replace section 167B(4)
4: Regulations made under section 167(1)(j) for the purpose specified in subsection (1) may—
a: do any of the things specified in section 168(4)(a), (aa), (ab), and (d) to (h):
b: prescribe any vehicle or class of vehicle as excluded from the definition of light vehicle for the purposes of the regulations:
c: apply, with any necessary modifications, provisions of this Act concerning the manner in which carbon dioxide emissions of vehicles must be determined for the purposes of the regulations:
d: prescribe, for the purposes of applying section 174 in the regulations, how the carbon dioxide emissions of an imported vehicle must be determined, which may be in accordance with a land transport rule:
e: provide for unpaid fees or charges to be recoverable as a debt due to the Crown.
7: Section 239 amended (Further restrictions)
Repeal section 239(4)(b)(iii)
8: Section 243 amended (Application for registration)
Repeal section 243(1B)
9: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1
a: insert the Part set out in Schedule 1
b: make all necessary consequential amendments. Amendments to Land Transport Management Act 2003
10: Principal Act
Sections 11 to 17 Land Transport Management Act 2003 2024-01-01 Land Transport Management Act 2003
11: Section 5 amended (Interpretation)
In section 5(1) clean vehicle discount scheme
12: Section 9 amended (The Crown’s authority to incur certain land transport expenses and capital expenditure)
1: Repeal section 9(1E) to (1H)
2: In section 9(3) (1E), (1F),
3: In item (b) of the formula in section 9(5) (1E), (1F),
13: Section 9A repealed (Accounting for clean vehicle discount scheme)
Repeal section 9A
14: Section 10 amended (National land transport fund)
Repeal section 10(2)(a)(ii)
15: Section 95 amended (Functions of Agency)
Repeal section 95(1)(ma)
16: Section 101A repealed (Monitoring matters relating to clean vehicle discount scheme)
Repeal section 101A
17: Schedule 1AA amended
In Schedule 1AA
a: insert the Part set out in Schedule 2
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
2: Amendments, repeals, and revocations concerning other enactments
Amendment to Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2011
18: Principal regulations
Section 19 Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2011 2024-01-01 Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2011
19: Regulation 5 amended (Entry on register and issue of certificates)
Revoke regulation 5(2A) Amendments to Energy Efficiency (Vehicle Energy Economy Labelling) Regulations 2007
20: Principal regulations
Sections 21 to 25 Energy Efficiency (Vehicle Energy Economy Labelling) Regulations 2007 2024-01-01 Energy Efficiency (Vehicle Energy Economy Labelling) Regulations 2007
21: Regulation 4 amended (Fuelsaver information defined)
Revoke regulation 4(ec)
22: Regulation 6 amended (Motor vehicle traders must display energy economy labels for certain motor vehicles on display)
1: In regulation 6(6)(c) or using the applicable colour in accordance with subclause (7) or colour (as shown in Schedule 2
2: Revoke regulation 6(7)
23: Regulation 7 amended (Persons must display energy economy information for certain motor vehicles offered for sale on websites)
In regulation 7(4) regulation 4(a) to (ec) regulation 4(a) to (eb)
24: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1 Part 2 Schedule 3
25: Schedule 2 replaced
Replace Schedule 2 Schedule 4 Revocation of Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Charges) Regulations 2022
26: Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Charges) Regulations 2022 revoked
The Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Charges) Regulations 2022 2024-01-01 Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Charges) Regulations 2022


1: Title
This Act is the Secondary Legislation Confirmation Act 2023.
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 secondary legislation that, unless earlier confirmed by an Act of Parliament, will be—
a: revoked at the applicable deadline under section 123
b: taken after the applicable deadline to have been invalid for its past operation (because it has been revoked with effect before or on the deadline) under section 126
4: Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, deadline section 121
5: Act binds the Crown
This Act binds the Crown.
6: Repeal
The Secondary Legislation Confirmation Act 2022 2023-12-23 Secondary Legislation Confirmation Act 2022
2: Confirmations
7: Biosecurity Act 1993
The following orders are confirmed:
a: Biosecurity (Response—Arable Crops Levy) Order 2023
b: Biosecurity (System Entry Levy) Amendment Order 2023 2023-12-23 Biosecurity (Response—Arable Crops Levy) Order 2023 Biosecurity (System Entry Levy) Amendment Order 2023
8: Commodity Levies Act 1990
The following orders are confirmed:
a: Commodity Levies (Eggs) Order 2022
b: Commodity Levies (Paua) Amendment Order 2022
c: Commodity Levies (Rock Lobster) Order 2023 2023-12-23 Commodity Levies (Eggs) Order 2022 Commodity Levies (Paua) Amendment Order 2022 Commodity Levies (Rock Lobster) Order 2023
9: Customs and Excise Act 2018
The following orders are confirmed:
a: Customs Export Prohibition (Green-lipped Mussel Spat) Order 2022
b: Excise and Excise-equivalent Duties Table (Alcoholic Beverages Indexation) Amendment Order 2023:
c: Excise and Excise-equivalent Duties Table (Tobacco Products Indexation) Amendment Order 2022. 2023-12-23 Customs Export Prohibition (Green-lipped Mussel Spat) Order 2022 section 9(b) and (c) are done by Customs and are not in our LENZ system
10: Land Transport Act 1998
The Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Charges) Amendment Regulations 2023 2023-12-23 Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Charges) Amendment Regulations 2023
11: New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001 and Social Security Act 2018
The Social Security (Rates of Benefits and Allowances) Order 2023 2023-12-23 Social Security (Rates of Benefits and Allowances) Order 2023
12: Tariff Act 1988
The following orders are confirmed:
a: Tariff (Harmonised System Corrections) Amendment Order 2022:
b: Tariff (RCEP) Amendment Order 2023.


1: Title
This Act is the Resource Management (Natural and Built Environment and Spatial Planning Repeal and Interim Fast-track Consenting) Act 2023.
2: Commencement
1: Clauses 5 to 7
2: The rest of this Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.
1: Preliminary provisions
3: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1
4: Act binds the Crown
This Act binds the Crown.
2: Repeals and related provisions
5: Repeals and revocation
1: The Natural and Built Environment Act 2023
2: The Spatial Planning Act 2023
3: The Natural and Built Environment (Forms and Fees) Regulations 2023 2023-12-23 Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 Spatial Planning Act 2023 Natural and Built Environment (Forms and Fees) Regulations 2023
6: Amendments to other legislation
Amend the legislation specified in Schedule 2 2023-12-23 Airport Authorities Act 1966 Aquaculture Reform (Repeals and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 Auckland City Council (St Heliers Bay Reserve) Act 1995 Auckland Improvement Trust Act 1971 Biosecurity Act 1993 Building Act 2004 Burial and Cremation Act 1964 Canterbury Property Boundaries and Related Matters Act 2016 Chatham Islands Council Act 1995 Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Act 2017 Christchurch City Council (Robert McDougall Gallery) Land Act 2003 Christchurch District Drainage Act 1951 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 Clevedon Agricultural and Pastoral Association Empowering Act 1994 Climate Change Response Act 2002 Conservation Act 1987 Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 Corrections Act 2004 Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1967 Crown Forest Assets Act 1989 Crown Minerals Act 1991 Crown Organisations (Criminal Liability) Act 2002 Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 Crown Research Institutes Act 1992 Earthquake Commission Act 1993 Education and Training Act 2020 Electricity Act 1992 Electricity Industry Act 2010 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000 Environment Act 1986 Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 Environmental Reporting Act 2015 Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 Farm Debt Mediation Act 2019 Fencing Act 1978 Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Management Act 2005 Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 Food Act 2014 Forestry Rights Registration Act 1983 Forests Act 1949 Gas Act 1992 Goods and Services Tax Act 1985 Gore District Council (Otama Rural Water Supply) Act 2019 Government Roading Powers Act 1989 Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 Hawke’s Bay Endowment Land Empowering Act 2002 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 Health Act 1956 Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Health Sector (Transfers) Act 1993 Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 Housing Act 1955 Housing Assets Transfer Act 1993 Income Tax Act 2007 Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020 Inquiries Act 2013 Irrigation Schemes Act 1990 Joint Family Homes Act 1964 Lake Wanaka Preservation Act 1973 Land Act 1948 Land Drainage Act 1908 Land Transport Management Act 2003 Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 Legal Services Act 2011 Legislation Act 2019 Local Authorities (Members’ Interests) Act 1968 Local Electoral Act 2001 Local Government Act 1974 Local Government Act 2002 Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 Local Government Official Information and Meetings Amendment Act 2023 Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004 Maritime Transport Act 1994 Mauao Historic Reserve Vesting Act 2008 National Parks Act 1980 National War Memorial Park (Pukeahu) Empowering Act 2012 Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023 New Plymouth District Council (Waitara Lands) Act 2018 New Zealand Railways Corporation Act 1981 New Zealand Railways Corporation Restructuring Act 1990 Northland Regional Council and Far North District Council Vesting and Empowering Act 1992 Ombudsmen Act 1975 Overseas Investment Act 2005 Property Law Act 2007 Prostitution Reform Act 2003 Public Audit Act 2001 Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014 Public Works Act 1981 Racing Industry Act 2020 Railways Act 2005 Rating Valuations Act 1998 Remuneration Authority Act 1977 Reserves Act 1977 Riccarton Racecourse Development Enabling Act 2016 River Boards Act 1908 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Search and Surveillance Act 2012 Selwyn Plantation Board Empowering Act 1992 Sentencing Act 2002 Sharemilking Agreements Act 1937 Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act 1941 State-Owned Enterprises Act 1986 Summary Proceedings Act 1957 Summit Road (Canterbury) Protection Act 2001 Taumata Arowai–the Water Services Regulator Act 2020 Telecommunications Act 2001 Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 Unit Titles Act 2010 Urban Development Act 2020 Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 Waste Minimisation Act 2008 Water Services Act 2021 Water Services Entities Act 2022 Wellington Regional Council (Water Board Functions) Act 2005 Wellington Town Belt Act 2016 Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Act 2009 Whakatane Paper Mills, Limited, Water-supply Empowering Act 1936 Fisheries Act 1996 Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 Resource Management Act 1991 Animal Products (Regulated Control Scheme—Bivalve Molluscan Shellfish) Regulations 2006 Biosecurity (National PA Pest Management Plan) Order 2022 Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006 Building (Forms) Regulations 2004 Building Regulations 1992 Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Order 2020 Climate Change (Forestry) Regulations 2022 Crown Minerals (Royalties for Minerals Other than Petroleum) Regulations 2013 Crown Minerals (Royalties for Petroleum) Regulations 2013 Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 Fisheries (Aquaculture Compensation Methodology) Regulations 2012 Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 2001 Fisheries (Cost Recovery) Rules 2001 Fisheries (Kaimoana Customary Fishing) Regulations 1998 Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1999 Freshwater Fish Farming Regulations 1983 Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1983 Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 Infrastructure Funding and Financing (Western Bay of Plenty Transport System Plan Levy) Order 2022 Land Transfer Regulations 2018 Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Conveyancers: Registration and Practice) Regulations 2008 Legislation (Publication) Regulations 2021 Local Government (Financial Reporting and Prudence) Regulations 2014 Māori Land Court Fees Regulations 2013 Māori Land Court Rules 2011 Marine Reserve (Motu Manawa-Pollen Island) Order 1995 Marine Reserve (Taputeranga) Order 2008 Marine Reserve (Whangarei Harbour) Order 2006 Maritime (Charges) Regulations 2014 National Water Conservation (Rakaia River) Order 1988 National Water Conservation (Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere) Order 1990 New Zealand Game Bird Habitat Stamp Regulations 1993 Overseas Investment Regulations 2005 Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019 Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016 Resource Management (Forms, Fees, and Procedure) Regulations 2003 Sharemilking Agreements Order 2011 Whitebait Fishing Regulations 2021


1: Title
This Act is the Employment Relations (Trial Periods) Amendment Act 2023.
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 Employment Relations Act 2000 2023-12-23 Employment Relations Act 2000
4: Section 67A replaced (When employment agreement may contain provision for trial period for 90 days or less)
Replace section 67A
67A: Employment agreement may contain provision for trial period for 90 days or less
1: An employment agreement containing a trial provision may be entered into by an employer and an employee who has not previously been employed by that employer.
2: For the purposes of this section and section 67B, 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.
5: Section 67B amended (Effect of trial provision under section 67A)
1: In section 67B(1) a small-to-medium-sized employer an employer
2: In section 67B(5)(a) and (b) small-to-medium-sized employer employer


1: Title
This Act is the Taxation Principles Reporting Act Repeal Act 2023.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after it receives the Royal assent.
1: Repeal of this Act
3: Repeal of this Act
This Act is repealed on 1 January 2025. 2025-01-01 Taxation Principles Reporting Act Repeal Act 2023
2: Repeal of Taxation Principles Reporting Act 2023
4: Repeal of Taxation Principles Reporting Act 2023
The Taxation Principles Reporting Act 2023 2023-12-23 Taxation Principles Reporting Act 2023
5: Consequential amendment
In schedule 1 Taxation Principles Reporting Act 2023 2023-12-23 Tax Administration Act 1994