1: Title
This Act is the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Act 2018.
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 Electoral Act 1993 principal Act 2018-10-04 Electoral Act 1993
4: Section 55 amended (How vacancies created)
After section 55(1)(f)
fa: if, under section 55A
5: New sections 55AAB to 55E inserted
After section 55AA
55AAB: Purpose of sections 55A to 55E
The purpose of sections 55A to 55E
a: enhance public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system; and
b: enhance the maintenance of the proportionality of political party representation in Parliament as determined by electors.
55A: Member of Parliament ceasing to be parliamentary member of political party
1: This section applies to every member of Parliament, except a member elected as an independent.
2: The seat of a member of Parliament to whom this section applies becomes vacant if the member of Parliament ceases to be a parliamentary member of the political party for which the member of Parliament was elected.
3: For the purposes of subsection (2), a member of Parliament ceases to be a parliamentary member of the political party for which the member of Parliament was elected only if—
a: the member of Parliament delivers to the Speaker a written notice that complies with section 55B; or
b: the parliamentary leader of the political party for which the member of Parliament was elected delivers to the Speaker a written notice that complies with section 55C.
55B: Notice from member of Parliament
A written notice under section 55A(3)(a) must—
a: be signed by the member of Parliament by whom it is given; and
b: be addressed to the Speaker; and
c: notify the Speaker that the member of Parliament—
i: has resigned from the parliamentary membership of the political party for which the member of Parliament was elected; or
ii: wishes to be recognised for parliamentary purposes as either an independent member of Parliament or a member of another political party.
55C: Notice from parliamentary leader of political party
A written notice under section 55A(3)(b) must—
a: be signed by the parliamentary leader of the political party for which the member of Parliament who is the subject of the notice was elected; and
b: be addressed to the Speaker; and
c: be accompanied by a statement that complies with section 55D.
55D: Form of statement to be made by parliamentary leader
The statement referred to in section 55C(c) must be in writing and signed by the parliamentary leader concerned, and must—
a: state that the parliamentary leader reasonably believes that the member of Parliament concerned has acted in a way that has distorted, and is likely to continue to distort, the proportionality of political party representation in Parliament as determined at the last general election; and
b: state that the parliamentary leader has delivered to the member of Parliament concerned written notice—
i: informing the member that the parliamentary leader considers that paragraph (a) applies to the member and the reasons for that opinion; and
ii: advising the member that he or she has 21 working days from the date of receiving the notice to respond to the matters raised in the notice by notice in writing addressed to the parliamentary leader; and
c: state that, after consideration of the conduct of the member and his or her response (if any) by the parliamentary members of the political party for which the member was elected, the parliamentary leader of that party confirms that at least two-thirds of the parliamentary members of that party agree that written notice should be given by the parliamentary leader under section 55A(3)(b); and
d: state either—
i: that all other requirements imposed by the rules of the political party for which the member of Parliament was elected relating to the giving of a notice under section 55A(3)(b)
ii: that there are no other requirements imposed by the rules of the political party for which the member of Parliament was elected relating to the giving of a notice under section 55A(3)(b)
55E: Definitions
For the purposes of sections 55A to 55D, unless the context otherwise requires,— parliamentary leader
a: the member of Parliament recognised for the time being as the parliamentary leader of the political party by the majority of parliamentary members of that party; or
b: the member of Parliament for the time being acting as the parliamentary leader of that party political party for which the member of Parliament was elected
a: in the case of a member elected to represent an electoral district, the political party that nominated the member as a constituency candidate; and
b: in the case of a member of Parliament elected from a party list submitted under section 127, or declared to be elected under section 137(4) to supply a vacancy, the political party on whose list the member’s name appeared.
6: Section 133 amended (No writ to issue pending election petition)
In section 133 section 55 or 55A


Education Amendment Act 2018

1: Title
This Act is the Education Amendment Act 2018.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Education Act 1989 principal Act 2018-10-24 Education Act 1989
1: Amendments to principal Act
4: Section 60A amended (Curriculum statements and national performance measures)
Repeal section 60A(1)(ba)
5: Section 61 amended (School charter)
In section 61(4)(a) , including the assessment of students against any national standard published under section 60A(1)(ba)
6: Section 71A amended (Off-site locations for schools)
In section 71A(4) in subsection (2), under this Act,
7: Section 75A amended (Appointment of principals)
In section 75A(1) section 65 clause 6 of Schedule 6
8: Section 92 amended (Interpretation)
In section 92(1) special institution
c: an institution (other than an institution that is part of a school) situated within—
i: an institution under the control of the chief executive of the department for the time being responsible for the administration of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989; or
ii: a hospital care institution (within the meaning of section 58(4) of the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001)
9: Section 146 amended (Minister may establish schools)
After section 146(4)
5: Despite section 98 or 98A, the Minister may approve an alternative constitution when establishing a school.
10: Section 156AA amended (Process for establishing designated character schools)
1: After section 156AA(3)
3A: The notice establishing a designated character school that is not a Kura Kaupapa Māori may also name a body that has a special affiliation with the school or has responsibility for the different character of the school.
2: Replace section 156AA(4)(b)
b: for any other type of designated character school,—
i: amend the description of the different character of the school:
ii: name a body that has a special affiliation with the school or has responsibility for the different character of the school:
3: After section 156AA(4)
5: The Minister must consult any body named under subsection (3A) (4)(b)(ii)
11: Part 12A repealed
Repeal Part 12A
12: Section 159 amended (Interpretation)
In section 159(1) permanent member
a: is employed, on either a full-time or part-time basis, for a period ending, unless sooner terminated, on his or her resignation or retirement; or
b: has been employed, on either a full-time or part-time basis, whether under an employment agreement for a fixed term or otherwise, for at least 3 months; or
c: has been employed, on either a full-time or part-time basis, whether under an employment agreement for a fixed term or otherwise, for less than 3 months and whose employment is, in the opinion of the chief executive of the institution, likely to continue for at least 3 months from the date of commencement of that employment
13: Section 171B amended (Matters to be considered when appointing members)
1: After section 171B(2)
2A: When appointing members of a council, the council must ensure that—
a: at least—
i: 1 member is a permanent member of the teaching or general staff of the institution that the permanent members of the teaching and general staff of the institution have elected to represent them; or
ii: 1 member is a permanent member of the teaching staff of the institution that the permanent members of the teaching staff of the institution have elected to represent them and 1 member is a permanent member of the general staff of the institution that the permanent members of the general staff of the institution have elected to represent them; and
b: at least 1 member is a student—
i: who is enrolled in the institution; and
ii: whom the students of the institution have elected to represent them.
2B: However, subsection (2A)
2C: An elected person specified in subsection (2A)
a: is to be treated as meeting any relevant knowledge, skills, or experience requirements; and
b: must be appointed unless the person is ineligible for appointment under section 171A(1).
2D: An institution or its council may not specify who is eligible to stand for election as a representative of—
a: the permanent members of the teaching or general staff of the institution; or
b: the students of the institution.
2E: Before making an appointment under this section, the Minister must seek, and consider, nominations from the relevant council.
2: In section 171B(3) Subsections (1) and (2) do This section does
14: Section 222AA amended (Constitution of polytechnic councils)
1: Replace section 222AA(1)
1: The council of a designated polytechnic must have a total of 8, 9, or 10 members, as provided in its constitution, comprising—
a: 4 members appointed by the Minister; and
b: enough members appointed by the council by resolution, in accordance with its statutes, to bring the membership up to that total number.
2: After section 222AA(1)
1A: However, once the council of a designated polytechnic is established, it may, in accordance with its statutes, vary its size provided that the council has at least 8 members and no more than 10 members.
15: Section 222AD amended (Matters to be considered when appointments made)
1: After section 222AD(2)
2A: Before making an appointment under this section, the Minister must seek, and consider, nominations from the relevant council.
2: After section 222AD(3)
4: When appointing members of a council, the council must ensure that—
a: at least—
i: 1 member is a permanent member of the teaching or general staff of the designated polytechnic that the permanent members of the teaching and general staff of the designated polytechnic have elected to represent them; or
ii: 1 member is a permanent member of the teaching staff of the designated polytechnic that the permanent members of the teaching staff of the designated polytechnic have elected to represent them and 1 member is a permanent member of the general staff of the designated polytechnic that the permanent members of the general staff of the designated polytechnic have elected to represent them; and
b: at least 1 member is a student—
i: who is enrolled in the designated polytechnic; and
ii: whom the students of the designated polytechnic have elected to represent them.
5: An elected person specified in subsection (4)
a: is to be treated as meeting any relevant knowledge, skills, or experience requirements; and
b: must be appointed unless the person is ineligible for appointment under section 222AA(2).
6: A designated polytechnic or its council may not specify who is eligible to stand for election as a representative of—
a: permanent members of the teaching or general staff of the designated polytechnic; or
b: students of the designated polytechnic.
16: Section 222AM amended (Constitution of combined councils)
Replace section 222AM(2)
2: The Minister must ensure that at least 50%, but no more than 60%, of the members of the combined council are members appointed by the council.
17: Section 292A amended (Offences relating to false representations)
1: In section 292A(2) this section subsection (1)
2: After section 292A(2)
3: A person commits an offence who, without reasonable excuse, makes a false representation for the purpose of receiving, or continuing to receive, free tertiary education from a tertiary education organisation.
4: A person who commits an offence against subsection (3)
5: For the purposes of subsection (3) free tertiary education
a: that a tertiary education organisation provides to, or arranges for, eligible students; and
b: that has costs (which would otherwise be payable by those students) that are (in whole or in part) met by funds appropriated by Parliament tertiary education organisation
18: Section 310 amended (Meaning of early childhood education and care centre)
Replace section 310(2)(f)
f: children’s health camps operated by an organisation funded by a state service to provide an education service to children attending health camps:
19: Section 319B amended (Powers of entry and inspection without warrant)
1: Replace section 319B(1)(a)
a: enter and inspect—
i: any premises that are or contain a licensed early childhood education and care centre or that are used to provide a licensed home-based education and care service or a licensed hospital-based education and care service, or that are used by a certificated playgroup:
ii: any offices of a service provider that are related to those premises:
2: In section 319B(1)(b) disk a storage device
20: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1 Part 5B
6: Provisions relating to partnership schools kura hourua
12: Transitional provision for existing partnership schools kura hourua
1: In respect of any partnership school kura hourua in existence immediately before the commencement of this clause, this Act applies as if sections 11, 22, and 24 of the Education Amendment Act 2018
2: Despite subclause (1)
3: This clause ceases to apply in respect of a partnership school kura hourua on the earlier of—
a: the expiry of the partnership school contract for the school; and
b: the termination of the partnership school contract for the school.
13: Transitional arrangements for employees of specified partnership schools kura hourua
1: This clause applies to an employee—
a: who is employed by a sponsor at a specified partnership school kura hourua that is or is to be replaced by a specified State school; and
b: who applies in writing for an equivalent position at the specified State school.
2: The employee must be offered the equivalent position unless—
a: another employee to whom this clause applies is appointed to that position; or
b: the employee’s appointment would contravene section 349 or 350.
3: An employee appointed to an equivalent position is not entitled to receive any payment or other benefit on the ground that the position held by the employee in the specified partnership school kura hourua has ceased to exist.
4: This clause overrides anything to the contrary in—
a: an employment agreement:
b: Part 6A of the Employment Relations Act 2000:
c: sections 77G and 77H of the State Sector Act 1988.
5: In this clause,— equivalent position
a: involves comparable duties and responsibilities; and
b: is in the same general locality or a locality within reasonable commuting distance; and
c: is on terms and conditions that are no less favourable than those applying to the employee immediately before the specified partnership school kura hourua is replaced by the specified State school; and
d: is on terms that treat the period of service with the sponsor of the specified partnership school kura hourua (and every other period of service recognised for the purposes of the previous position as continuous service) as if it were continuous service with the education service (as that service is defined in section 2 of the State Sector Act 1988) specified partnership school kura hourua Gazette clause 14 specified State school Gazette clause 14
14: Minister may specify schools for purposes of clause 13
The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette
a: a partnership school kura hourua that is replaced by a State school as a partnership school kura hourua to which clause 13
b: the State school that replaces the partnership school kura hourua as a State school to which clause 13
7: Provisions relating to tertiary education institutions
15: Interpretation
1: For the purposes of this Part council transition period
a: commencing on the commencement of this Part
b: ending on the close of the date that is 12 months after the commencement of this Part
2: Terms defined in section 159(1) have the meanings given by that section.
16: Appointing members to existing councils
Despite the Education Amendment Act 2018 171B(2A) 222AD(4) 222AM(2)
a: the date that new members must be appointed in accordance with a new constitution ( see clause 21(2)
b: the date that new members must be appointed in accordance with a constitution amended under clause 17(3)
17: Existing councils to update constitutions
1: Every council must, if necessary to comply with section 171B(2A), 222AD(4)
a: prepare a new draft constitution for the council for its institution; and
b: give a copy to the Minister.
2: The copy must be given to the Minister at least 2 months before the close of the transition period.
3: Alternatively, in the case of an institution that is not a designated polytechnic, the institution may have its constitution amended in accordance with section 170 so that it complies with section 171B(2A) clauses 18 to 24
4: The recommendation required by section 170(1) must be given to the Minister at least 2 months before the end of the transition period.
18: Draft constitutions to be approved by Minister
The Minister must, by notice in the Gazette
a: the council has given a copy to the Minister at least 2 months before the close of the transition period; and
b: the Minister is satisfied that it complies with the requirements of this Act.
19: Minister may establish new constitution if council does not act in time
The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette
20: When new constitution established and comes into effect
The new constitution—
a: is established when a notice under clause 18 or 19 Gazette
b: comes into effect at the close of the transition period.
21: New members to be appointed
1: A council must appoint new members if necessary to give effect to the new constitution.
2: The council must appoint the new members in accordance with the Act—
a: as soon as practicable after the new constitution comes into effect; and
b: no later than 6 months after the close of the transition period.
22: Council continues to be same body and membership of council continues
1: A council constituted under a new constitution—
a: is the same body as it was immediately before the close of the transition period; and
b: continues to have the rights and obligations it had before the close of the transition period.
2: Members of the council appointed before the close of the transition period continue as members of the council after the close of the transition period, unless otherwise required by the new constitution.
23: No compensation for loss of office
Neither the Crown nor a council is liable to compensate a member of the council who ceases to hold office after the close of the transition period as a consequence of a new constitution taking effect.
24: Temporary power of direction
1: During the transition period, the Minister may, by written notice to the chief executive of the institution concerned, give any directions the Minister thinks reasonably necessary to ensure that the council can deal effectively with business before it after the close of the transition period.
2: The council must comply with the directions.
3: The Minister must consult the council before giving the directions.
21: Schedule 5A amended
In Schedule 5A section 87(3) regulations made under section 118A
22: Consequential amendments to principal Act
Amend the principal Act as set out in Schedule 1
2: Amendments to other enactments
23: Amendments to Education (Update) Amendment Act 2017
1: This section amends the Education (Update) Amendment Act 2017
2: In section 2(5)(b) 1 January 2019 1 January 2020
3: In section 43
4: In section 43
2: Monitoring and evaluating must include, but is not limited to, monitoring and evaluating the performance of the students in relation to—
a: any foundation curriculum policy statements and national curriculum statements in force under section 60A; and
b: any qualification systems referred to in section 61(c) that are offered at the school.
5: In section 68
3: In addition, a board that is a parent in a Crown entity group must, to the extent required to do so by generally accepted accounting practice, prepare consolidated financial statements in relation to the group for that financial year.
4: The annual financial statements must be in the form (if any) determined by the Secretary after consultation with the Auditor-General.
5: The annual financial statements must be accompanied by a statement of responsibility that complies with section 155 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 but that is signed by the chair of the board and principal instead of 2 members.
6: The requirements of this section and section 87A as to annual financial statements also apply to a Crown entity subsidiary of a board as if the subsidiary were a board and with all necessary modifications.
7: The rest of the amendments made to this section by Schedule 6 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 apply as provided in section 198 of that Act.
8: In this section,— statement of variance
a: any variance between the school’s performance and the achievement of the school’s objectives set out in its strategic plan and annual implementation plan; and
b: any matters required by regulations made under section 118A trustee employee
9: However, in relation to a 2019 school charter, statement of variance subsection (8)
6: In section 95 prepared, submitted, or updated prepared or submitted
7: In section 95
da: requirements for how and when plans are amended or expire:
8: In section 95
h: the form and contents of annual reports, including financial statements:
9: In section 98(1)
10: In section 158(2) for each 4-year period , for each 3-year period or for a shorter period determined by the Secretary,
11: In section 158(2)
2A: If, at the commencement of this clause, a board has a charter in effect for the 2019 year, the charter will be treated as the board’s first strategic plan.
2B: If a board’s strategic plan is its 2019 school charter, the statement of variance is not required to include a comparison with an annual implementation plan.
2C: However, a board with a 2019 school charter as its strategic plan must continue to update the annually updated sections of its charter until its first annual implementation plan is required under regulations made under section 118A.
2D: The annually updated sections of a 2019 school charter must be updated no later than a date fixed by the Secretary.
12: In section 158(2) 4-year period 3-year period, or for a shorter period determined by the Secretary,
13: In section 158(2)
5: This clause is subject to clause 7(2A)
14: In section 158(2) must must, by giving written notice to the board,
15: In section 158(2)
9A: Amending strategic plan
1: A board may amend its strategic plan, but if a proposed amendment is significant the board must obtain the Secretary’s approval of the amendment before amending the plan.
2: Before approving an amendment, the Secretary may require the board to consult the school community, staff, students, or any other person or body the Secretary considers should be consulted.
3: The Secretary may require a board to amend its strategic plan.
9B: Expiry of strategic plan
1: A strategic plan expires 3 years after the plan takes effect.
2: However, a 2019 school charter (which is a document that is to be treated as a board’s first strategic plan) expires when replaced by a strategic plan adopted in accordance with regulations made under section 118A.
3: If there is no new plan to replace the expired plan, the expired plan will continue to apply for a period approved by the Secretary.
16: In section 158(2)
10A: Amending annual implementation plan
A board may amend its annual implementation plan. 2018-10-24 Education (Update) Amendment Act 2017
24: Amendments to other enactments
Amend the enactments specified in Schedule 2 2018-10-24 Accident Compensation Act 2001 Health Act 1956 Immigration Act 2009 Income Tax Act 2007 Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 Official Information Act 1982 Ombudsmen Act 1975 State Sector Act 1988 Vulnerable Children Act 2014 Education (Surrender, Retention, and Search) Rules 2013


1: Title
This Act is the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP) Amendment Act 2018.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date of Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 principal Act 2018-10-26 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016
1: Amendments to Title and commencement of principal Act
4: Principal Act renamed
In section 1 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
5: Section 1 amended (Title)
In section 1
2: Every reference in any enactment and in any document to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 must, unless the context otherwise requires, be read as a reference to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018.
6: Section 2 replaced (Commencement)
Replace section 2
2: Commencement
1: This Act comes into force on a date appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Trade and Export Growth.
2: One or more orders may be made bringing different provisions into force on different dates and appointing different dates for different purposes.
3: However, the date appointed for the following provisions to come into force must not be earlier than the date on which the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, done at Auckland on 4 February 2016, enters into force for New Zealand:
a: sections 4 to 8, 28, 38, 39, 40(3) and (4), and 41 to 43 (which amend the Copyright Act 1994):
b: sections 73 to 76 (which amend the Patents Act 2013).
2: Amendments to other provisions of principal Act
Copyright Act 1994
7: Section 9 amended (Section 135 amended (Definitions))
1: In section 9 exporter section 135 section 2(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 1996 section 5(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018
2: In section 9 importer section 135 section 2(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 1996 section 5(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 2018
8: New sections 37A to 37G inserted
After section 37
37A: Section 226 amended (Definitions of TPM terms)
1: Replace the heading to section 226 with Interpretation for sections 226A to 226E
2: In section 226, insert in their appropriate alphabetical order: issuer of the TPM work issuer of a TPM work
a: a copyright owner of a TPM work that—
i: issued a copy of the TPM work to the public; or
ii: communicated the TPM work to the public; or
b: a person that, under licence from the copyright owner,—
i: issued a copy of the TPM work to the public; or
ii: communicated the TPM work to the public permitted act
a: is permitted under Part 3 or otherwise does not infringe copyright in the TPM work; and
b: does not infringe any specified performers’ rights in the TPM work specified performers’ rights
37B: Section 226D amended (When rights of issuer of TPM work do not apply)
In section 226D(2)(a), replace a permitted act under Part 3 a permitted act
37C: Section 226E amended (User’s options if prevented from exercising permitted act by TPM)
1: In section 226E(1), replace a permitted act under Part 3 a permitted act
2: In section 226E(2), replace a permitted act under Part 3 a permitted act
3: In section 226E(2), replace copyright owner or the exclusive licensee issuer of the TPM work
4: In section 226E(3), replace if that person if that research is a permitted act and if that person
5: In section 226E(3)(b)(i), replace copyright owner or exclusive licensee of the copyright to the use of issuer of the TPM work to use
37D: Section 226F replaced (Meaning of copyright management information)
Replace section 226F with:
226F: Meaning of copyright management information
In sections 226G, 226H, and 226J, CMI copyright management information
a: identifies 1 or more of the following:
i: the work:
ii: the author of the work:
iii: the copyright owner:
iv: a performer:
v: in the case of a film, the director of the film; or
b: identifies or indicates some or all of the terms and conditions for using the work, or indicates that the use of the work is subject to terms and conditions; or
c: is a number or code that represents any of the information referred to in paragraph (a) (b)
37E: Section 226G amended (Interference with CMI prohibited)
In section 226G(1), replace , or embodied in, , or appearing in connection with communicating or making available,
37F: Section 226H amended (Commercial dealing in work subject to CMI interference)
In section 226H(1) and (2)(c), replace , or embodied in, , or appearing in connection with communicating or making available,
37G: Section 226I amended (Contravention of section 226G or 226H)
In section 226I, insert as subsections (2) and (3):
2: If the copyright management information is or includes information that identifies an author, a director, or a performer (or is a number or code that represents information that identifies that person), the author, director, or performer (or a person entitled to exercise that person’s rights under Part 4 or 9) has the same rights and remedies in relation to a contravention of either of sections 226G and 226H as an author, a director, or a performer has in respect of an infringement of the rights conferred by Part 4 or 9.
3: Subsection (2) subsection (1)
9: Section 44 amended (Schedule 1 amended)
1: In section 44(9)
2: Provisions relating to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
2: In section 44(9) TPP copyright duration provisions Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
3: In section 44(9) commencement TPP performers’ rights provisions WIPO performers’ rights provisions
4: In section 44(9) TPP performers’ rights provisions WIPO performers’ rights provisions
5: In section 44(9) TPP performers’ rights provisions WIPO performers’ rights provisions
6: In section 44(9) TPP performers’ rights provisions WIPO performers’ rights provisions
7: In section 44(9) TPP performers’ rights provisions WIPO performers’ rights provisions
8: In section 44(9) TPP performers’ rights provisions WIPO performers’ rights provisions
9: In section 44(9) TPP performers’ rights provisions WIPO performers’ rights provisions
10: In section 44(9) TPP performers’ rights provisions WIPO performers’ rights provisions Customs and Excise Act 1996
10: Part 2 repealed
Repeal Part 2 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
11: Section 58 amended (Section 59 amended (Time limits and waivers))
1: In section 58 relevant TPP provision relevant CPTPP or TPP provision
2: In section 58
8: In subsection (6), relevant CPTPP or TPP provision
a: Article 8.7.14 of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (done at Auckland on 4 February 2016) (technical barriers to trade: transparency: periods to comment on proposals):
b: that provision as incorporated into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, done at Santiago, Chile, on 8 March 2018, by Article 1.1 of that agreement. Legislation Act 2012
12: Section 63 amended (New Part 2A inserted)
1: In section 63 administrator’s website maker’s website
2: In section 63 legislation website central website
3: In section 63 administrator administrator’s website legislation website links
4: In section 63 central website links maker maker’s website
5: In section 63 international transparency obligations international transparency obligations
a: under paragraph 5 of Article 26.2 (publication) of Chapter 26 (transparency and anti-corruption) of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement done at Auckland on 4 February 2016; or
b: under that provision as incorporated into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, done at Santiago, Chile, on 8 March 2018, by Article 1.1 of that agreement
6: In section 63 administrator’s website maker’s website
7: In section 63 Administrator Maker
8: In section 63 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
9: In section 63 administrator’s website maker’s website
10: In section 63 administrator maker
11: In section 63 administrator’s website maker’s website
12: In section 63 Administrator Maker
13: In section 63 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
14: In section 63 administrator’s website maker’s website
15: In section 63 administrator maker
16: In section 63 administrators makers
17: In section 63 an Internet site maintained by or on behalf of the New Zealand Government the central website
18: In section 63 new section 36F legislation website central website
19: In section 63 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
20: In section 63 administrator’s website maker’s website
21: In section 63 administrator maker
22: In section 63 administrators makers
23: In section 63 an Internet site maintained by or on behalf of the New Zealand Government the central website
24: In section 63
36G: Links forwarded and other instruments must be published and made available
The Chief Parliamentary Counsel must ensure that the following are as soon as practicable published and made available on the central website:
a: links forwarded under section 36F:
b: legislative instruments published under section 6 (including instruments published under section 14). Overseas Investment Act 2005
13: New section 68A inserted (Section 61 amended (Regulations))
After section 68
68A: Section 61 amended (Regulations)
In section 61(1)(i) (as replaced by section 46(4) of the Overseas Investment Amendment Act 2018), replace either or both of overseas investments in sensitive land and overseas investments in significant business assets overseas investments in sensitive land
14: Section 69 amended (New section 61A inserted (Regulations regarding alternative monetary thresholds for overseas investments in significant business assets))
1: In section 69
aaa: the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, done at Santiago, Chile, on 8 March 2018:
2: In section 69
g: the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement, done at Wellington on 18 July 2005.
3: In section 69
5: Regulations made under subsection (1) may be made only to implement obligations in an international agreement that has entered into force for New Zealand. Patents Act 2013
15: Section 77 amended (Schedule 1AA amended)
1: In section 77
2: Transitional and savings provisions arising from Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
2: In section 77 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
3: In section 77 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
4: In section 77 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018 Tariff Act 1988
16: Section 79 amended (Section 2 amended (Interpretation))
In section 79 specified TPP party section 2(1) CPTPP specified CPTPP party section 7A(1)(baa)
17: Section 81 amended (Section 7A amended (Orders in Council about preferential countries))
1: In section 81(1)
baa: declare a country that is a party to the CPTPP to be a specified CPTPP party for the purposes of this Act:
2: Replace section 81(2)
2: In section 7A(3), after specified TPA party , a specified CPTPP party, a specified TPP party,
18: Section 82 amended (Section 15A amended (Interpretation))
In section 82(1) free trade agreement section 15A
f: the CPTPP; or
g: the TPP
19: Section 83 amended (Section 15B amended (Chief executive may undertake transitional safeguard investigation))
In section 83(2) the TPP the CPTPP or the TPP
20: Section 86 amended (Section 15F amended (Application of transitional safeguard measure))
In section 86(8) the affected TPP party the affected CPTPP or TPP party, as the case may be,
21: Section 88 amended (Section 15H amended (Provisional transitional safeguard measure))
In section 88 the TPP the CPTPP or the TPP Tariff
22: Section 90 amended (Tariff, note 2 amended)
In section 90
2: In the notes to the Tariff, note 2, penultimate paragraph, after CN , CPT
23: Section 91 amended (Tariff, note 3 amended)
In section 91
2: In the notes to the Tariff, note 3, after the item relating to China, insert: The following table is small in size and has 2 columns. This table amends note 3 of the Tariff and should be read with that table to provide understanding of the context. Country that is a specified CPTPP party CPT Wine Regulations 2006
24: Section 106 replaced (New regulation 8A inserted (Labelling of grape ice wine for export following entry into force of Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement))
Replace section 106
106: New regulation 8A inserted (Labelling of grape ice wine for export)
After regulation 8, insert:
8A: Labelling of grape ice wine for export
1: After the expiry of the transitional period, no person may export grape wine that is labelled as Icewine, ice wine, ice-wine, or a similar variation of those terms unless the grape wine is made exclusively from grapes naturally frozen on the vine.
2: In subclause (1), transitional period Schedules
25: Schedule 2 amended
In Schedule 2
1: Provisions relating to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
26: Schedule 3 amended
1: In Schedule 3
2: Provisions relating to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
2: In Schedule 3 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018
3: In Schedule 3 Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Act 2016 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018


Commerce Amendment Act 2018

1: Title
This Act is the Commerce Amendment Act 2018.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date of Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Commerce Act 1986 principal Act 2018-10-26 Commerce Act 1986
1: Competition studies
4: New Part 3A inserted
After Part 3
3A: Competition studies
48: Interpretation
In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,— competition report section 51B competition study department organisation
a: an organisation named in Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Ombudsmen Act 1975:
b: an organisation named in Schedule 1 of the Official Information Act 1982:
c: the Auditor-General.
49: Functions of Commission under this Part
The functions of the Commission under this Act include carrying out competition studies, and preparing competition reports, under this Part.
50: Commission may carry out competition study
1: The Commission may carry out a competition study if the Commission considers it to be in the public interest to do so.
2: Before carrying out a competition study, the Commission must, by notice in the Gazette
a: prescribe the terms of reference for the study; and
b: specify the date by which the Commission will make the final competition report for the study publicly available.
3: A copy of the notice must be made publicly available.
4: The Commission may amend the notice in the manner set out in subsections (1) to (3)
5: The Commission may revoke the notice by further notice in the Gazette
51: Minister may require Commission to carry out competition study
1: The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette
2: The notice must—
a: prescribe the terms of reference for the study; and
b: specify the date by which the Commission must make the final report for the study publicly available.
3: A copy of the notice must be made publicly available.
4: Before issuing the notice, the Minister must consult the Commission on a draft of the notice.
5: The Minister may amend the notice in the manner set out in subsections (1) to (4)
6: The Minister, having first consulted with the Commission, may revoke the notice by further notice in the Gazette
51A: Competition study terms of reference
1: The terms of reference for a competition study must—
a: specify the goods or services, or both, to which the study relates; and
b: describe the scope of the study.
2: If the study is required by the Minister, the terms of reference may require the Commission to consult any of the following as part of the study:
a: departments:
b: organisations:
c: persons:
d: classes of persons.
3: If the Commission is carrying out the study on its own initiative, the terms of reference may name any of the following that it intends to consult as part of the study:
a: departments:
b: organisations:
c: persons:
d: classes of persons.
4: The Commission—
a: must carry out the competition study in accordance with the terms of reference; and
b: may exercise its discretion in relation to any ancillary matters that are related to, but not explicitly covered by, the terms of reference.
51B: Preparation of competition report
1: The Commission must prepare a competition report that records its findings from the competition study.
2: The Commission may make recommendations in the report but it is not required to do so.
3: The recommendations may, without limitation, include 1 or more of the following:
a: changes to legislation or other instruments:
b: changes to the policies or practices of central or local government:
c: changes to the policies or practices of a person or an organisation responsible for the oversight or regulation of a specified industry:
d: changes to the amount or type of information made available by a person or an organisation in relation to a specified industry:
e: that a person or an organisation research or monitor a specified matter:
f: that persons within a specified industry change their behaviour.
51C: Consultation on draft competition report
1: Before a competition report is finalised, the Commission must—
a: make a draft report publicly available; and
b: allow a reasonable time for comments on the draft.
2: In preparing its final report, the Commission must have regard to any comments received on the draft report within the time allowed.
51D: Publication and status of competition report
1: The Commission must—
a: provide the final competition report to the Minister; and
b: at least 5 working days later, make the final competition report publicly available.
2: To avoid doubt, a competition report is not a determination of the Commission.
51E: Minister must respond to competition report
The Minister must respond to the final competition report within a reasonable time after the report is made publicly available.
2: Specified airport services
5: Section 52C amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 52C inquiry inquiry
a: for the purposes of subpart 11 sections 56F to 56H
b: for all other purposes, an inquiry by the Commission that is carried out in accordance with sections 52H to 52J
2: In section 52C publicly available
6: Section 52P amended (Determinations by Commission under this section)
1: In section 52P(2)(b)
a: replace any of subparts 9 to 11 subparts 9 and 10
b: replace 55E, and 56E. and 55E; and
2: After section 52P(2)(b)
c: in the case of regulation being imposed on specified airport services under section 56K section 56L
7: Section 52U amended (When input methodologies must be determined)
Repeal section 52U(1) and (2)
8: Section 53B amended (Effect of being subject to information disclosure regulation)
After section 53B(2)
3: To avoid doubt, the Commission may, as part of a summary and analysis, include an analysis of how effective the information disclosure requirements imposed on the goods or services are in promoting the purpose of this Part.
9: Section 53ZD amended (Powers of Commission under this Part)
In section 53ZD
2: In subsection (1)(e), inquiry sections 56F to 56H
10: Subpart 11 of Part 4 replaced
Replace subpart 11
11: Airport services
Overview and interpretation
56: Overview of subpart
1: This subpart provides that—
a: specified airport services are subject to information disclosure regulation under this Part; and
b: negotiate/arbitrate regulation, default/customised price-quality regulation, or individual price-quality regulation may be imposed on specified airport services after an inquiry; and
c: other services may be declared specified airport services by Order in Council.
2: This section is only a guide.
56A: Interpretation
1: In this subpart,— specified airport company
a: the company (as defined in section 2 of the Auckland Airport Act 1987) that operates Auckland International Airport or any subsidiary of, or successor to, that company that operates all or part of the airport; and
b: the company (as defined in section 2 of the Wellington Airport Act 1990) that operates Wellington International Airport or any subsidiary of, or successor to, that company that operates all or part of the airport; and
c: the airport company (as defined in section 2 of the Airport Authorities Act 1966) that operates Christchurch International Airport or any subsidiary of, or successor to, that company that operates all or part of the airport specified airport services
a: aircraft and freight activities:
b: airfield activities:
c: specified passenger terminal activities:
d: any other services declared to be specified airport services by Order in Council made under section 56M
2: In subsection (1) aircraft and freight activities airfield activities specified passenger terminal activities Specified airport services regulated under this Part
56B: Specified airport services declared to be regulated
Specified airport services are regulated under this Part.
56C: Specified airport services subject to information disclosure regulation
Specified airport services are subject to information disclosure regulation under this Part.
56D: Specified airport services subject to additional regulation if imposed by Order in Council
In addition to information disclosure regulation, specified airport services are subject to the type of regulation (if any) imposed by Order in Council made under section 56K Duty to supply information to Secretary
56E: Duty to supply information to Secretary
A specified airport company must, as soon as practicable after disclosing information under this Part, supply a copy of the information to the Secretary (as defined in section 2(1) of the Civil Aviation Act 1990). Commission inquiry into regulation of specified airport services
56F: How inquiry triggered
1: The Commission—
a: must hold an inquiry into the regulation of specified airport services if required to do so by the Minister; and
b: may hold an inquiry on its own initiative.
2: Any requirement by the Minister must—
a: be in writing; and
b: specify the date by which the Commission must make a recommendation to the Minister under section 56H
56G: Commission inquiry
1: In conducting an inquiry into the regulation of specified airport services, the Commission must consider—
a: whether, in addition to information disclosure regulation, 1 of the following types of regulation should be imposed on the services:
i: negotiate/arbitrate regulation:
ii: default/customised price-quality regulation:
iii: individual price-quality regulation; and
b: if so, how that type of regulation should apply to specified airport companies.
2: As part of the inquiry, the Commission must—
a: determine or amend (and then apply) input methodologies for the supply of the services, in accordance with subpart 3; and
b: when considering whether a type of regulation might be imposed, assess the benefits of imposing different types of regulation in meeting the purpose of this Part against the costs of imposing those types of regulation.
3: The input methodologies must be determined or amended as soon as practicable after the inquiry is triggered.
4: During an inquiry, the Commission may have regard to any other matters it considers necessary or desirable for the purpose of the inquiry.
5: An inquiry under this section must follow the process set out in section 52J.
56H: Commission’s recommendations following inquiry
1: At the end of an inquiry, having considered the matters in section 56G
a: negotiate/arbitrate regulation:
b: default/customised price-quality regulation:
c: individual price-quality regulation.
2: If the Commission recommends imposing a type of regulation specified in subsection (1)
a: the type of regulation that is recommended:
b: what input methodologies apply:
c: if negotiate/arbitrate regulation is recommended, the material provisions of the negotiation process and arbitration process:
d: if default/customised price-quality regulation is recommended, the default price path and quality standards:
e: if individual price-quality regulation is recommended, the material provisions to apply.
3: The Minister must publish the Commission’s recommendation, and may do so in whatever way the Minister considers appropriate.
4: To avoid doubt, a recommendation by the Commission is not a determination of the Commission. Order in Council imposing additional type of regulation
56I: Minister must consider Commission’s recommendation
1: The Minister must consider any recommendation of the Commission made under section 56H
2: When considering the recommendation, the Minister—
a: must consult with the Minister of Transport; and
b: may request further information or advice from the Commission.
3: If the Minister proposes a different type of regulation to the type that the Commission recommends, the Minister must request written advice from the Commission on what the material provisions of a section 52P determination would be likely to be under the Minister’s proposal.
4: Any request by the Minister under subsection (3)
5: If the Commission receives a request under subsection (3)
a: consult with interested parties; or
b: reopen its inquiry, in which case section 52J applies with all necessary modifications.
56J: Minister’s decision and recommendation
1: Having considered the Commission’s recommendation in accordance with section 56I section 56I(3)
a: decide whether, in addition to information disclosure regulation, 1 of the following types of regulation should be imposed on specified airport services:
i: negotiate/arbitrate regulation:
ii: default/customised price-quality regulation:
iii: individual price-quality regulation; and
b: if so, make a recommendation to the Governor-General specifying the type of regulation that should be imposed.
2: The Minister’s decision may be the same as, or different from, the Commission’s recommendation under section 56H
3: If the Minister’s decision is different from the Commission’s recommendation, the Minister must set out the reasons for the decision and make the decision, with the reasons, publicly available.
56K: Order in Council imposing additional type of regulation
1: The Governor-General may, on the recommendation of the Minister made under section 56J
a: negotiate/arbitrate regulation:
b: default/customised price-quality regulation:
c: individual price-quality regulation.
2: The order must include an expiry date (which must be no later than 20 years after the commencement date) at the close of which the order is revoked.
3: Despite subsection (2)
4: The order is a legislative instrument and a disallowable instrument for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2012 and must be presented to the House of Representatives under section 41 of that Act.
56L: Commission determination about how regulation applies
1: As soon as practicable after an Order in Council is made under section 56K
2: The determination must not differ in any material respect from the recommendation under section 56H section 56I(3) Declaring services to be specified airport services
56M: Order in Council declaring specified airport services
1: The Governor-General may, on the recommendation of the Minister, make an Order in Council declaring 1 or more services to be specified airport services for the purposes of this subpart
2: Before recommending that an Order in Council be made, the Minister must be satisfied that—
a: the Commission has made a recommendation to the same effect; and
b: the Commission has consulted (without necessarily holding an inquiry) with interested parties.
3: Before making a recommendation under subsection (2)(a)
a: must assess the benefits, in meeting the purpose of this Part, of declaring the services to be specified airport services against the costs of declaring the services to be specified airport services; and
b: must be satisfied that the services are supplied in a market where 1 or more of the specified airport companies have a substantial degree of market power. Subpart 2 not limited
56N: Subpart 2 not limited
This subpart
3: Enforceable undertakings, information management, and miscellaneous provisions
Enforceable undertakings
11: Section 69A amended (Commission may accept undertakings)
After section 69A(3)
4: This section overrides section 74A
12: Sections 74AA to 74D and cross-heading replaced
Replace sections 74AA to 74D Power to accept undertakings
74A: Commission may accept undertakings
1: The Commission may accept a written undertaking given by, or on behalf of, a person in connection with any matter relating to the enforcement of this Act.
2: The person may withdraw or vary the undertaking with the consent of the Commission.
3: See 1986 No 121 s 46A
74B: Matters included in undertakings
1: An undertaking under section 74A
a: an undertaking to pay compensation to any person or otherwise take action to avoid, remedy, or mitigate any actual or likely adverse effects arising from a contravention, or possible contravention, of this Act:
b: an undertaking to pay to the Commission all or part of the Commission’s costs incurred in investigating, or bringing proceedings in relation to, a contravention, or possible contravention, of this Act.
2: However, the Commission may accept an undertaking relating to the enforcement of section 47 only if the undertaking is to dispose of assets or shares specified in the undertaking.
3: If the Commission accepts an undertaking that involves payment of compensation to any person, or payment of the Commission’s costs, the Commission must make the following information publicly available:
a: the amount of the compensation, or of the Commission’s costs, that has been undertaken to be paid; and
b: a brief description of the circumstances and nature of the contravention or possible contravention of this Act to which the undertaking relates.
4: In this section, a contravention
a: an actual contravention:
b: aiding, abetting, counselling, or procuring a contravention:
c: inducing a contravention, whether by threats, promises, or otherwise:
d: being in any way, directly or indirectly, knowingly concerned in, or party to, a contravention:
e: conspiring with any other person in a contravention.
74C: Enforcement of undertakings
1: If the Commission considers that a person has breached an undertaking given under section 74A subsection (2)
2: The court may make any 1 or more of the following orders if it is satisfied that the person has breached a term of the undertaking:
a: an order directing the person to comply with the term:
b: an order directing the person to pay to the Crown an amount not exceeding the amount of any financial benefit that the person has obtained directly or indirectly and that is reasonably attributable to the breach:
c: any order that the court thinks appropriate that directs the person to compensate any other person who has suffered loss or damage as a result of the breach:
d: an order for any consequential relief that the court thinks appropriate. 1986 No 121 s 46B
13: Section 75 amended (Jurisdiction of High Court)
1: In section 75(1) shall must
2: Replace section 75(1)(aa)
aa: applications for orders under section 74C
14: Section 76 amended (Jurisdiction of District Courts)
1: In the heading to section 76 Courts Court
2: In section 76 shall must
15: Section 92 amended (Persons entitled to appeal)
Repeal section 92(f) Information management
16: Section 100 amended (Powers of Commission to prohibit disclosure of information, documents, and evidence)
After section 100(4)
5: For the purposes of this section, an inquiry section 48 Miscellaneous and transitional provisions
17: Section 2 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 2(1) Commissioner
2: In section 2(1) publicly available
a: the document or information is available for inspection, free of charge, on an Internet site that is publicly accessible at all reasonable times; and
b: a copy of the document or information is available for inspection at all reasonable times, free of charge, at the head office of the person that is required to make it publicly available or, if the person is the Minister, at the head office of the department responsible for the administration of this Act; and
c: copies of the document may be purchased by any person at a reasonable price
18: Section 30C amended (Cartel provisions generally unenforceable)
In section 30C(2) 44A(4) and (5) 44A(4) or (5)
19: Section 31 amended (Exception for collaborative activity)
In section 31(3)(a) understanding that contains the provision
20: Section 87C amended (Injunction and other orders relating to price-quality regulation)
1: In section 87C(1)(b) requiring make an order requiring
2: In section 87C(2) for an injunction or
21: Schedule 1AA amended
In Schedule 1AA, after Part 1 Part 2 Schedule


1: Title
This Act is the Education (National Education and Learning Priorities) Amendment Act 2018.
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 Education Act 1989 principal Act 2018-11-07 Education Act 1989
4: Section 1A amended (Minister may issue statement of National Education and Learning Priorities)
1: In section 1A(1) sectors. The notice may contain the statement in full or describe the statement in general terms and indicate where the full text can be obtained.
2: Repeal section 1A(2)(b)
3: In section 1A(4) must comply with subsection (4A)
4: After section 1A(4)
4A: The Minister must make reasonable efforts to consult—
a: children and young people; and
b: national bodies representing the interests of teachers; and
c: national bodies representing the interests of principals; and
d: national bodies representing the interests of governing bodies of schools; and
e: national bodies representing the interests of early childhood services; and
f: national bodies representing the interests of parents; and
g: national bodies representing the interests of the disability community; and
h: national bodies representing the interests of support staff in schools and early childhood services; and
i: national bodies representing the interests of Māori education organisations; and
j: national bodies representing the interests of Pacific education organisations; and
k: national bodies representing the interests of proprietors of State integrated schools; and
l: national bodies with a particular role in respect of the character of designated character schools.
5: In section 1A(5)(a) subsection (4) subsections (4) and (4A)
6: After section 1A(5)
5A: A minor change under subsection (5) is limited to a technical, short, and uncontroversial amendment that does not change or extend the policy of the statement of National Education and Learning Priorities.


1: Title
This Act is the Residential Tenancies (Prohibiting Letting Fees) Amendment Act 2018.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 12 December 2018.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 principal Act 2018-12-12 Residential Tenancies Act 1986
1: Substantive provisions
4: Section 2 amended (Interpretation)
In section 2(1) letting fee
a: means any fee or charge (however described) in respect of services rendered by the letting agent or any other person that relate to—
i: the grant, continuance, extension, variation, or renewal of any tenancy agreement; or
ii: the assignment of a tenant’s interest under any tenancy agreement; or
iii: the subletting of the whole or any part of the premises by a tenant; but
b: does not include any expenses recoverable under section 44(5)
5: Section 13A amended (Contents of tenancy agreement)
Repeal section 13A(1)(m)
6: Section 17 amended (Requiring key money prohibited)
Repeal section 17(4)(c)
7: New section 17A inserted (Requiring letting fee prohibited)
After section 17
17A: Requiring letting fee prohibited
1: No letting agent or other person may require a tenant to pay a letting fee.
2: Nothing in subsection (1)
3: Any requirement to pay a letting fee in contravention of subsection (1)
8: Section 77 amended (Jurisdiction of Tribunal)
After section 77(7)
7A: The Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to consent to a person charging a tenant a letting fee.
2: Further provisions
9: Schedule 1AA amended
In Schedule 1AA Schedule
10: Schedule 1A amended
In Schedule 1A The following table is small in size and 3 columns. This table amends Schedule 1A of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and should be read with that table to provide understanding of the context. Section 17A (Requiring letting fee) 1,000


1: Title
This Act is the Social Assistance (Residency Qualification) Legislation Act 2018.
2: Commencement
1: This Act comes into force on a date appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council.
2: However, if this Act is not in force by the day that is 12 months after the date on which it receives the Royal assent, it comes into force on that day. Section 2(1) brought into force 21 January 2019 clause 2 Social Assistance (Residency Qualification) Legislation Act Commencement Order 2018
1: Amendments to New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001
3: Principal Act
This Part New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001 principal Act OIC LI 2018/254 2019-01-21 New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001
4: New section 5B inserted (Transitional, savings, and related provisions)
After section 5A
5B: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1AA
5: Section 8 amended (Residential qualification for New Zealand superannuation)
Replace section 8(c)
c: has also been both resident and present for a period or periods aggregating not less than 5 years since attaining the age of 50 years in any 1 or more of—
i: New Zealand:
ii: the Cook Islands:
iii: Niue:
iv: Tokelau.
6: Section 31 amended (Entitlement to be paid New Zealand superannuation in specified Pacific country)
In section 31(4)(c) , before he or she left New Zealand to reside in one of the countries or in the territory specified in paragraph (b), has
7: New Schedule 1AA inserted
Insert the Schedule 1AA Schedule 1
2: Amendments to Veterans’ Support Act 2014
8: Principal Act
This Part Veterans’ Support Act 2014 principal Act OIC LI 2018/254 2019-01-21 Veterans’ Support Act 2014
9: New section 4A inserted (Transitional, savings, and related provisions)
After section 4
4A: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.
10: Section 6 repealed (Application of provisions of this Act)
Repeal section 6
11: Section 191 amended (Entitlement to be paid veteran’s pension in specified Pacific country)
In section 191(4)(c) , before he or she left New Zealand to reside in one of the countries or in the territory specified in paragraph (b), has
12: Section 265 amended (Regulations)
In section 265(1)(40) application, savings, and transitional provisions transitional, savings, and related provisions
13: Section 277 repealed (Application, savings, and transitional provisions)
Repeal section 277
14: Schedule 1 amended
1: In the Schedule 1 Application, savings, and transitional provisions Transitional, savings, and related provisions
2: In the Schedule 1 6 4A
3: In the Schedule 1 , 277
4: In Schedule 1
1: Provisions relating to this Act as enacted
Savings relating to this Act as enacted
5: In Schedule 1 Part 2 Transitional provisions relating to this Act as enacted
6: In Schedule 1 Part 2 Schedule 2