1: Title
This Act is the Contracts of Insurance (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2024.
2: Commencement
1: This Act comes into force on a date or dates set by Order in Council. The following table is small in size and has 3 columns that are grouped under the heading Provisions commenced by Order in Council. Provisions commenced by Order in Council Provisions Commencement date Order in Council Section 14(1) and (2); sections 17 to 19 7 April 2025 Clause 2 This note is not part of the Act.
2: However, section 12(1)
3: Any part of the Act that has not come into force by 15 November 2027 comes into force then.
4: An Order in Council made under this section is secondary legislation ( see Part 3 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 PCO must publish it on the legislation website and notify it in the Gazette LA19 s 69(1)(c) 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. Section 2(2) editorial change 14 May 2025 sections 86(1) 87(m) Legislation Act 2019 Section 2(3) editorial change 14 May 2025 sections 86(1) 87(m) Legislation Act 2019 Repeals
3: Repeals
The following legislation is repealed:
a: the Insurance Intermediaries Act 1994
b: the Insurance Law Reform Act 1977
c: the Insurance Law Reform Act 1985
d: the Life Insurance Act 1908
e: Part 3 2027-11-15 Insurance Intermediaries Act 1994 Insurance Law Reform Act 1977 Insurance Law Reform Act 1985 Life Insurance Act 1908 Law Reform Act 1936 can be commenced by OIC earlier. Only Part 3 of the Law Reform Act 1936 (see s3). Amendments to Marine Insurance Act 1908
4: Principal Act
Sections 5 7 Marine Insurance Act 1908 2027-11-15 Marine Insurance Act 1908 ss5–7. Can come into force via OIC earlier
5: Cross-heading above section 18 replaced
Replace the cross-heading above section 18 When contract is deemed to be concluded
6: Sections 18 to 20, 34 to 39, and 42 repealed
Repeal sections 18 34 42
7: Section 40 amended (Warranty of seaworthiness of ship)
After section 40(5)
6: An insurer may not rely on a warranty under this section if the assured proves that the loss for which the assured seeks to be indemnified was not caused, or contributed to, by the matters that gave rise to the breach of the warranty. Amendments to Fair Trading Act 1986
8: Principal Act
Sections 9 12 Fair Trading Act 1986 2027-11-15 Fair Trading Act 1986 ss9–12 except 12(1). Can come into force via OIC earlier 2024-11-16 Fair Trading Act 1986 s12(1) ONLY — see commencement.
9: Section 26D amended (Specified trade contracts: trading relationship, annual value threshold, and other definitions)
Replace section 26D(4)(d)(i)
i: in relation to a small trade contract that is a contract of insurance (within the meaning of section 7 of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010), means $20,000; and
ia: in relation to any other small trade contract, means $250,000; and
10: New section 46KA inserted (Other matters relating to insurance contracts)
After section 46K
46KA: Other matters relating to insurance contracts
1: This section applies to contracts of insurance within the meaning of section 7 of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010.
2: For the purposes of section 46K(1)(a), a term of a contract of insurance defines the main subject matter of the contract only to the extent that the term—
a: identifies the uncertain event or otherwise specifies the subject matter insured or the risk insured against; or
b: relates to the amount of a premium payable under a life policy or a contract of health insurance; or
c: specifies the sum or sums insured or assured; or
d: describes the basis on which a claim under the contract of insurance may be settled; or
e: specifies any contributory sum due from, or amount to be borne by, a policyholder in the event of a claim under the contract of insurance; or
f: excludes or limits the liability of the insurer to indemnify the policyholder on the happening of certain events or on the existence of certain circumstances.
3: Subsection (2)
4: In this section,— contract of health insurance life policy premium uncertain event
11: Section 46L amended (When term in consumer contract or specified trade contract is unfair)
Repeal section 46L(4) and (5)
12: Schedule 1AA amended
1: In Schedule 1AA, clause 1(3) specified date
a: the date that is the third anniversary of Royal assent of the Contracts of Insurance (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2024; or
2: In Schedule 1AA
a: insert the Part set out in Schedule 1
b: make all necessary consequential amendments. Amendments to Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013
13: Principal Act
Sections 14 26 Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 2027-11-15 Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 ss14–26, excluding ss 14(1) & (2), 17–19. Can come into force via OIC earlier OIC SL 2025/60 2025-04-07 Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 Section 14(1) & (2), and 17 to 19. See SL 2025/60, cl 2.
14: Section 6 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 6(1) contract of insurance contract of insurance
a: has the same meaning as in section 7 of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010; but
b: in subparts 6A and 6B
2: In section 6(1) consumer insurance contract health insurance life insurance
a: means insurance of the kind described in section 84(1)(a) to (f) of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010; but
b: does not include insurance under a contract referred to in section 84(3) or (4) of that Act
3: In section 6(1) market services licensee obligation
da: the Contracts of Insurance Act 2024:
15: Section 386 amended (Overview)
Before section 386(1)(g)
fb: subpart 6B
16: Section 431Z amended (Application of conduct obligations)
Replace section 431Z(2)(d)
d: do not apply to a broker within the meaning of section 99 subpart 4 Part 4
17: Section 446P amended (Other definitions used in subpart)
1: In section 446P(1) contract of insurance health insurance life insurance
2: In section 446P(1) consumer insurance contract
a: means a contract of insurance ordinarily entered into by a New Zealand policyholder wholly or predominantly for personal, domestic, or household purposes; and
3: In section 446P(2)(c) have the benefit would ordinarily have the benefit
4: After section 446P(2)
3: Subsection (2)
18: Section 446S repealed (Presumption relating to consumer insurance contract)
Repeal section 446S
19: Section 446T amended (Effect of certificate from policyholder or client)
1: In section 446T(1) An insurance contract A contract of insurance
2: In section 446T(5)(a) insurance contract contract of insurance
20: New subpart 6B of Part 6 inserted
After section 446W
6B: Duties to assist policyholders to understand insurance contracts
447: When this subpart applies
This subpart applies to—
a: a consumer insurance contract that is entered into by a licensed insurer; and
b: a contract of insurance that—
i: is entered into by a licensed insurer; and
ii: provides for life insurance or health insurance (or both).
447A: Insurer must ensure contract is worded and presented in clear, concise, and effective manner
1: An insurer under a contract of insurance to which this subpart applies must ensure that the contract is worded and presented in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
2: An insurer must, when performing the duty under subsection (1)
3: All other information that the insurer has or will provide to policyholders to ensure that they are reasonably aware of the implications of entering into contracts of insurance with the insurer may be taken into account in determining whether the insurer has complied with this section.
4: In this section, concise
5: This section is not a civil liability provision for the purposes of subpart 3 of Part 8 (but see
447B: Insurer must ensure contract complies with prescribed requirements relating to form and presentation
An insurer under a contract of insurance to which this subpart applies must ensure that the contract complies with all requirements of the regulations relating to the form and presentation of the contract.
447C: Insurer must make information publicly available
1: This section has the following purposes (in addition to those set out in sections 3 and 4):
a: to assist consumers to make decisions relating to the provision of insurance:
b: to promote and facilitate transparency in connection with an insurer’s insurance business.
2: Subsection (1)
3: An insurer under a contract of insurance to which this subpart applies must, at the prescribed times or on the occurrence of the prescribed events and otherwise in the prescribed manner, make publicly available the information that is required to be made publicly available by the regulations.
4: The regulations may require disclosure of any information in connection with either or both of the following:
a: contracts of insurance entered into by the insurer:
b: the business, operation, or management of the insurer as an insurer. Example
The regulations may require an insurer to disclose information about claim acceptance rates, the length of time to settle claims, contract cancellations, complaints made against the insurer, and disputes the insurer is or has been involved in.
21: Section 447 replaced (Application of regulations made under this subpart)
Replace section 447
447D: Application of regulations made under this subpart
Regulations made under this subpart may apply to a derivatives issuer (whether or not it is licensed and whether or not it makes any regulated offer).
22: Section 449 amended (Part 6 services provisions)
1: After section 449(4)(k)
kaa: section 447B
kab: section 447C
2: After section 449(4)(m)
n: sections 52 54 55 107 subpart 4 Part 4
o: those provisions of the regulations made under section 164
23: Section 462 amended (When FMA may make stop orders)
1: In section 462(1)(h) or 431X , 431X, 447A 447B 447C
2: After section 462(1)(h)
i: section 83
24: Section 463 amended (Terms of stop order)
After section 463(d)
da: prohibit an insurer from entering into contracts of insurance of the kind specified in the order while the order is in force:
25: Section 546 amended (Regulations for purposes of Part 6 (market services))
After section 546(1)(og)
oga: regulating the form and presentation of contracts of insurance, including—
i: prescribing explanatory material or guidance that must, or must not, be contained in a contract of insurance; and
ii: prescribing requirements as to the layout or method of presentation of contracts of insurance (including the length of a contract and of parts of a contract, the size of type used, and when information may be incorporated by reference); and
iii: prescribing the documents that must, or must not, accompany a contract of insurance:
ogb: prescribing the information that must be made publicly available under section 447C
26: Schedule 4 amended
1: In Schedule 4, clause 1(1)
j: Part 10
2: In Schedule 4, clause 1(1) subsection (1)
3: In Schedule 4
a: insert the Part set out in Schedule 2
b: make all necessary consequential amendments. Amendments to Personal Property Securities Act 1999
27: Principal Act
Sections 28 29 Personal Property Securities Act 1999 2027-11-15 Personal Property Securities Act 1999 ss28 & 29. Can come into force via OIC earlier
28: Section 16 amended (Interpretation)
In section 16(1) non-life contract of insurance section 6
29: Section 23 amended (When Act does not apply)
In section 23(e)(vi) policy of insurance non-life contract of insurance Amendments to other legislation
30: Amendments to other legislation
1: Amend the Acts specified in Part 1
2: Amend the secondary legislation specified in Part 2 2027-11-15 Administration Act 1969 Arbitration Act 1996 Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 Financial Markets Authority Act 2011 Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 Friendly Societies and Credit Unions Act 1982 Income Tax Act 2007 Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023 Property Law Act 2007 Trade Unions Act 1908 Overseas Investment Regulations 2005 sched 3 parts 1 & 2. Can come into force via OIC earlier


1: Title
This Act is the Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Act 2024.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.
1: Amendments to Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982
3: Principal Act
This Part amends the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982 2024-11-26 Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982
4: Section 6 amended (Persons to whom this Act applies not New Zealand citizens)
In section 6 under section 7 or 7A
5: Section 7 amended (Grant of citizenship as of right in certain cases)
After section 7(2)
3: A person granted New Zealand citizenship under section 7A
a: may later apply for and be granted citizenship under subsection (1)(b)(i); but
b: may not later apply for or be granted citizenship under subsection (1)(b)(ii).
6: New section 7A inserted (Grant of citizenship of special nature as of right in certain other cases)
After section 7
7A: Grant of citizenship of special nature as of right in certain other cases
Who may apply for citizenship under this section
1: A person to whom any 1 or more of paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 4(1) apply may apply in the prescribed manner to the Minister of Internal Affairs for New Zealand citizenship under this section. Special nature of citizenship under this section
2: A mother’s or father’s New Zealand citizenship granted under this section is not a basis for citizenship by descent for a child born outside New Zealand ( see section 7(1)(a)(ii)
3: A person granted New Zealand citizenship under this section—
a: may later apply for and be granted New Zealand citizenship under—
i: section 7(1)(b)(i) of this Act ( see section 7(3)(a)
ii: section 8, 9, or 10 of the Citizenship Act 1977; but
b: may not later apply for or be granted New Zealand citizenship under section 7(1)(b)(ii) of this Act ( see section 7(3)(b) Minister’s duty in response to application
4: The Minister must grant New Zealand citizenship under this section to a person if the person has—
a: applied in the prescribed manner to the Minister under this section; and
b: proved to the Minister’s satisfaction that the person is a person to whom any 1 or more of paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 4(1) apply. Application is subject to Citizenship Act 1977 sections and regulations
5: An application for citizenship under this section is subject to the following sections of the Citizenship Act 1977 and to any regulations made under that Act (which apply, with all necessary modifications, to the application under this section as if it were an application under section 10 of that Act):
a: section 4A (delegation of powers by Secretary):
b: section 11 (Minister may require oath or affirmation of allegiance to be taken):
c: section 12 (certificate of New Zealand citizenship):
d: section 24 (general provisions as to certificates and other documents):
e: section 27 (offences and penalties):
f: section 28 (regulations).
2: Amendments to other legislation
1: Amendment to Citizenship Act 1977
7: Principal Act
This subpart amends the Citizenship Act 1977 2024-11-26 Citizenship Act 1977
8: Section 7 amended (Citizenship by descent)
Replace section 7(1)(a)
a: his or her mother or father was a New Zealand citizen otherwise than by—
i: descent; or
ii: grant under section 7A
2: Amendments to Citizenship Regulations 2002
9: Principal regulations
This subpart amends the Citizenship Regulations 2002 2024-11-26 Citizenship Regulations 2002
10: Regulation 4 amended (Application for grant of citizenship)
In regulation 4
2: In subclause (1), a reference to an application under section 10 of the Act includes a reference to an application under section 7 7A see sections 7(2) 7A(5)
11: New regulation 17A inserted (Fee for application under section 7A of Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982)
After regulation 17
17A: Fee for application under section 7A of Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982
1: The fee for an application for grant of citizenship under section 7A
2: The fee is exclusive of goods and services tax.
3: The fee must be refunded to the applicant if their application is approved.
12: Regulation 18A amended (Refund for withdrawal of application for grant of citizenship in certain cases)
After regulation 18A(1)(b)
c: $136.30, in the case of a person who has paid the fee set out in regulation 17A
3: Amendments to Immigration Act 2009
13: Principal Act
This subpart amends the Immigration Act 2009 2024-11-26 Immigration Act 2009
14: Section 174 amended (Effect of suspension)
In section 174(1)(c) section 7(1)(b)(i) sections 7(1)(b)(i) and 7A
15: Section 213 amended (Effect of suspension)
In section 213(1)(d) section 7(1)(b)(i) sections 7(1)(b)(i) and 7A


1: Title
This Act is the Racing Industry (Unlawful Destruction of Specified Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2024.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Racing Industry Act 2020 2024-12-11 Racing Industry Act 2020
4: New subpart 5 of Part 2 inserted
After section 53
5: Offence relating to greyhounds
53A: Offence relating to unlawful destruction of specified greyhound
1: A person (other than a veterinarian or a veterinary student acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian) commits an offence if the person—
a: intentionally destroys a specified greyhound; or
b: knowingly participates in, or procures, the destruction of a specified greyhound.
2: Subsection (1)
a: the euthanasia of a specified greyhound procured by any person that is undertaken by a veterinarian for a reason specified in clause 2 or 3 of the greyhound euthanasia policy of GRNZ that was in force immediately before commencement of this section:
b: the destruction of a specified greyhound by a person acting under the authority of any other legislation.
3: A person who commits an offence against this section is liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding $50,000, or both.
4: In this section,— breeding female destroy GRNZ specified greyhound
a: means a greyhound that is or was registered with GRNZ in accordance with racing rules made under section 37 before, on, or after the commencement of this section; and
b: includes the offspring of a breeding female, whether born before, on, or after the commencement of this section veterinarian


1: Title
This Act is the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2024
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.
1: Amendments to principal Act
3: Principal Act
This Part amends the Building Act 2004 2024-11-26 Building Act 2004
1: Amendments to Parts 1 and 2 of principal Act
4: Section 7 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 7(1) stand-alone building consent authority
a: a territorial authority; or
b: a regional authority
2: In section 7(1) seismic work seismic work
a: means the building work required to ensure that the building or part is no longer earthquake-prone; and
b: may include the demolition of a building or part of a building
3: After section 7(1)
1A: A reference to a regional authority in paragraph (b) Amendments relating to levies
5: Section 58 replaced (Liability to pay levy: stand-alone building consent authority)
Replace section 58
58: Liability to pay levy: stand-alone building consent authority
1: A stand-alone building consent authority, on the grant of a building consent, becomes liable to the chief executive for the levy payable under section 53 in relation to the building work to which the building consent relates. (However, see section 61
2: A stand-alone building consent authority must pay the levy to the chief executive by the 20th day of the month following the month in which the relevant building consent was granted.
3: Every payment of the levy must be accompanied by a certificate of the stand-alone building consent authority, or of an officer or agent of the authority, that states that the payment is correct—
a: according to the financial records of the authority; and
b: to the best of that person’s knowledge and belief.
4: A person who fails to comply with subsection (2)
a: commits an offence; and
b: is liable on conviction,—
i: in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000:
ii: in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
6: Section 59 amended (Liability to pay levy: territorial authority)
In section 59(1) or on receiving all or any of the information specified in section 238(1)(c)
7: Sections 60 to 62 replaced
Replace sections 60
60: Building consent authority may retain part of levy
1: A building consent authority may retain 3% of the levies for which the authority is liable, under section 58
2: Subsection (1) section 61
61: Chief executive may recover unpaid levies from territorial authority or stand-alone building consent authority
1: The consequences specified in subsection (2) section 58(1) section 58(2)
2: The consequences are that—
a: section 60(1)
b: the chief executive may recover, as a debt due from the territorial authority, or, unless paragraph (c)
i: in monthly instalments at the monthly basic lending rate of the Ministry’s bank; and
ii: for the period of each month, or part of a month, starting on the date payment is due and ending on the date payment is made; but
c: if a failure on the part of a stand-alone building consent authority to pay the levy arises from an applicant’s failure to pay the amount of levies and any interest on the amount calculated, the liability for the shortfall ceases to be the liability of that authority and—
i: becomes instead the liability of the territorial authority for the district in which the relevant building consent was granted; and
ii: may be recovered by that territorial authority under section 62(2)
d: if a failure on the part of a stand-alone building consent authority to pay the levy arises for reasons other than an applicant’s failure to pay the levy, then the liability for the shortfall remains that of the stand-alone building consent authority.
62: Territorial authority may recover unpaid levies from applicant for building consent
1: The consequence specified in subsection (2)
2: The consequence is that the territorial authority, or, if the application was made to a stand-alone building consent authority, the territorial authority for the district in which the relevant building consent was granted, may recover, as a debt due from the applicant, the amount of those levies and any interest on that amount calculated—
a: in monthly instalments at the monthly basic lending rate of the building consent authority’s bank; and
b: for the period of each month, or part of a month, starting on the date payment is due and ending on the date payment is made.
3: Any amount recovered under subsection (2)
a: must, as soon as practicable after it is recovered, be paid to the chief executive; and
b: may be recovered by the chief executive from the territorial authority after the 20th day of the month following the month in which it was recovered by the territorial authority under subsection (2)
8: Section 63 amended (Chief executive may obtain information in order to assess amount of levy payable)
In section 63(2)(b) consent authority (including a stand-alone building consent authority, as applicable)
9: Section 64 amended (Audit of issue of building consents for purpose of ascertaining payment of levy)
1: Replace section 64(1)
1: A building consent authority must keep in safe custody all records of building consents granted by the building consent authority, including—
a: the estimated value of the building work to which each consent relates; and
b: the amount of any levy payable under section 53; and
c: the date of payment of the levy to the chief executive.
2: In section 64(2) territorial authority building consent authority
3: In section 64(3) territorial authority building consent authority Amendments relating to certificates of acceptance
10: Section 96 amended (Territorial authority may issue certificate of acceptance in certain circumstances)
1: In section 96(3) This section Subsection (1)
2: After section 96(3)
4: However, if a certificate of acceptance for any work is issued under section 99, it is not necessary for any person to apply for a building consent in respect of that work. Amendments relating to annual building warrant of fitness
11: Section 108 amended (Annual building warrant of fitness)
In section 108(7) subsection (3)(d) and section 108A
12: New section 108A inserted (Duties of independently qualified person)
After section 108
108A: Duties of independently qualified person
1: An independently qualified person must not state (whether in a building warrant of fitness or any other document) that the inspection, maintenance, or reporting procedures in a compliance schedule relating to a specified system (for example, a lift or ventilation system) have been complied with during the previous 12 months if those inspection, maintenance, or reporting procedures for that system have not been fully complied with during that period.
2: Every person who acts in breach of subsection (1)
3: It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1)
a: the failure to comply with subsection (1)
i: a reasonable mistake; or
ii: reasonable reliance on information supplied to the defendant by another person; or
b: the defendant took reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid the failure.
4: A person who commits an offence under subsection (1)
a: in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $50,000:
b: in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $150,000. Amendments relating to earthquake-prone buildings
13: Section 133AD amended (Meaning of low, medium, and high seismic risk)
In section 133AD(3)(b) ( see ( see 133AMA, 133AMB, and 133AMC
14: Section 133AE amended (Meaning of priority building)
In section 133AE(4)(b) ( see ( see 133AMA, 133AMB, and 133AMC
15: Section 133AL amended (Territorial authority must issue EPB notice for earthquake-prone buildings)
1: Replace section 133AL(1)
1: This section applies if—
a: a territorial authority makes any of the following decisions:
i: determining under section 133AK or 133AY or clause 2 of Schedule 1AA that a building or part of a building is earthquake-prone; or
ii: revoking an exemption under section 133AN; or
iii: revoking an extension under section 133AO; or
iv: determining under section 133AQ or 133AY that the earthquake rating of a building or part of a building that is subject to an EPB notice is different from the earthquake rating (if any) for the whole or part of the building that is stated in the notice or the EPB register; or
b: the deadline for completing seismic work on a building or part of a building is altered by section 133AMA
c: the deadline for completing seismic work on a building or part of a building is altered by an Order in Council referred to in section 133AMC
2: In section 133AL(2)(g) ( see ( see 133AMA, 133AMB, and 133AMC
16: Section 133AM amended (Deadline for completing seismic work)
1: Replace the heading to section 133AM Deadline for completing seismic work on or before 1 April 2024
2: Replace section 133AM(1)
1: The owner of a building or part of a building that is subject to an EPB notice must complete seismic work on the building or part on or before the deadline specified in this section if that deadline is on or before 1 April 2024
3: Repeal section 133AM(4)
17: New sections 133AMA to 133AMC inserted
After section 133AM
133AMA: Deadline for completing seismic work on or after 2 April 2024
1: This section applies if the owner of a building or part of a building is required (as a result of a relevant EPB notice issued before the commencement of this section) to complete seismic work on the building or part on or after 2 April 2024.
2: The owner of a building or part of a building that is subject to a relevant EPB notice specified in subsection (1)
3: The deadline is the latter of—
a: 4 years after the deadline specified in the relevant EPB notice:
b: the date to which that deadline is extended by Order in Council referred to in section 133AMC
4: In this section, relevant EPB notice
a: means the current or most recent EPB notice for the building or part of the building as at the commencement of this section; and
b: includes a reissued EPB notice, for example, as a result of an extension granted under section 133AO or under clause 2 of Schedule 1AA.
133AMB: Deadline for completing seismic work required on or after commencement of this section
1: This section applies if the owner of a building or part of a building is required (as a result of an EPB notice issued on or after the commencement of this section) to complete seismic work on or after the commencement of this section.
2: The owner of the building or part of the building must complete seismic work on the building or part on or before the deadline referred to in this section.
3: The deadline is the expiry of whichever of the following periods, as measured from the date of the first EPB notice issued for the building or the part of the building (rather than any replacement EPB notice), is applicable:
a: in an area of low seismic risk, 35 years for any building; and
b: in an area of medium seismic risk, 12 years and 6 months for a priority building and 25 years for any other building; and
c: in an area of high seismic risk, 7 years and 6 months for a priority building and 15 years for any other building.
4: However, if the building or part of the building is a heritage building for which an extension is granted under section 133AO, the deadline is the expiry of the period of the extension, as measured from the deadline that would apply under subsection (3)
5: The deadline referred to in subsection (3) section 133AMC
133AMC: Extension of qualifying deadlines by Order in Council
1: The Governor-General may, by Order in Council made under section 402 sections 133AMA and 133AMB
2: The deadlines under sections 133AMA and 133AMB
3: This section is repealed on 2 April 2028.
18: Section 133AO amended (Owners of certain heritage buildings may apply for extension of time to complete seismic work)
In section 133AO(4) 133AM(2) or (3)(a) 133AM 133AMA, 133AMB, or 133AMC
19: Section 133AS amended (Territorial authority may carry out seismic work)
In section 133AS(1) 133AM , 133AMA, 133AMB, or 133AMC
20: Section 133AU amended (Offences in relation to earthquake-prone buildings)
In section 133AU(1) 133AM , 133AMA, 133AMB, or 133AMC
21: Section 133BZA amended (Application of subparts 6, 6A, and 7 in designated areas)
In section 133BZA(3)(b) 133AM , 133AMA, 133AMB, or 133AMC Amendment relating to dam compliance certificates
22: Section 150 amended (Owner of dam must supply annual dam compliance certificate)
Replace section 150(3) to (6)
3: A person commits an offence if the person—
a: fails to supply to the regional authority a dam compliance certificate in accordance with subsection (2); or
b: supplies such a certificate, knowing that it is false or misleading in any respect.
4: A person who commits an offence against subsection (3)(a)
a: in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $20,000:
b: in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $60,000.
5: A person who commits an offence against subsection (3)(b)
a: in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $50,000:
b: in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $150,000. Amendment relating to residential pools
23: Section 162D amended (Periodic inspections of residential pools)
Replace section 162D(1)(b)
b: small heated pools, except for small heated pools with a safety cover that—
i: complied with the building code when the cover was installed; or
ii: complies with the building code, as it currently provides. Amendment relating to functions, duties, and powers of territorial authorities generally
24: Section 219 amended (Territorial authority may impose fee or charge and must collect levy)
After section 219(1)
1A: Despite subsection (1), a territorial authority may not impose a fee or charge for reissuing an EPB notice under section 133AL(2) following a change in a deadline for completing seismic work resulting from section 133AMA section 133AMC
2: Amendments to other provisions of principal Act
Amendments relating to building consent authorities
25: Section 237 replaced (Application of subpart)
Replace section 237
237: Application of subpart
This subpart applies to a stand-alone building consent authority.
26: Section 238 replaced (Duties of building consent authority)
Replace section 238
238: Duties of stand-alone building consent authority
1: A stand-alone building consent authority must, in performing its functions under Part 2,—
a: obtain a project information memorandum before granting a building consent; and
b: provide to Fire and Emergency New Zealand a copy of every application for a building consent of a kind specified by notice under section 46; and
c: provide to the territorial authority for the relevant district copies of,—
i: in a case where the building consent authority accepts a building consent application, the information set out in section 238A(1)
ii: in a case where the building consent authority decides whether or not to issue a building consent, the information set out in section 238A(2)
iii: in a case where the building consent authority decides whether or not to issue a code compliance certificate, the information in section 238A(3)
iv: the information listed in section 238A(4)
2: A stand-alone building consent authority commits an offence if it fails to comply with subsection (1)
3: A stand-alone building consent authority that commits an offence under this section is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $500 for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues.
238A: Information to be supplied by stand-alone building consent authority
1: The information required to be provided to the territorial authority for the relevant district under section 238(1)(c)(i)
a: project information memoranda:
b: the following information relating to the building consent:
i: plans and specifications:
ii: details of any licensed building practitioners engaged to carry out restricted building work:
iii: relevant correspondence and any other information that the building consent authority has received at the time when the application for a building consent was accepted:
iv: any variation to plans and specifications that have national multiple use approval:
c: if applicable, the intended life of the building:
d: if applicable, statutory declarations provided by an owner-builder:
e: any other information that is relevant to the application for a building consent and that was received when the application was accepted.
2: The information required to be provided to the territorial authority for the relevant district under section 238(1)(c)(ii)
a: any additional project information memoranda not received with an application for a building consent:
b: the following information relating to the building consent or application for a building consent:
i: a copy of the final building consent:
ii: if the application was not granted, the fact it was not granted and the reasons for that decision:
iii: requests, and responses to requests, for further information:
iv: a copy of all correspondence between the building consent authority and the applicant during the consenting process, including any updated plans:
c: details of any extension for considering an application for a building consent:
d: any other relevant information not received at the time the application for a building consent was accepted that was subsequently received by the building consent authority for the purposes of processing the application.
3: The information required to be provided to the territorial authority for the relevant district under section 238(1)(c)(iii)
a: a copy of the code compliance certificate or the decision to refuse to issue that certificate:
b: any minor variation to the building work agreed between the owner or builder and a building inspector:
c: information relating to the outcome of the decision on whether to issue a code compliance certificate, including—
i: all inspection outcomes:
ii: records of work and certificates of work provided by licensed building practitioners under section 45(2) or 88(1)(a):
iii: energy work certificates:
iv: the compliance schedules (where relevant):
d: any additional relevant information received by the building consent authority between the decision to issue a building consent and the decision to issue a code compliance certificate.
4: The information required to be provided to the territorial authority for the relevant district under section 238(1)(c)(iv)
a: records of any information on any land or building received by the building consent authority from a statutory authority:
b: details about any levy collected under section 53:
c: the following information about the building consent authority:
i: the name and contact address of the building consent authority:
ii: the scope of accreditation of the building consent authority:
iii: whether the building consent authority has adequate means to cover any civil liabilities that may arise in the performance of its functions, and, if so, what those means are:
d: any other information that is relevant to the building consent or building consent authority that has not already been provided. Amendment relating to registers
27: Section 275A amended (Content of EPB register)
In section 275A(1)(f) 133AM , 133AMA, 133AMB, or 133AMC Other transitional provisions
28: Section 450A repealed (Transitional and savings provision for residential pools)
Repeal section 450A
29: Schedule 1AA amended
In Schedule 1AA
a: insert the Part set out in the Schedule
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
30: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1, clause 23
2: Subclause (1)
2: Amendments to other legislation
Amendments to Building (Infringement Offences, Fees, and Forms) Regulations 2007
31: Principal regulations
Section 32 Building (Infringement Offences, Fees, and Forms) Regulations 2007 2024-11-26 Building (Infringement Offences, Fees, and Forms) Regulations 2007
32: Schedule 1 amended
1: In Schedule 1 250 1,000
2: In Schedule 1 250 1,000


1: Title
This Act is the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme Agricultural Obligations) Amendment Act 2024.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.
1: Amendments to Climate Change Response Act 2002 to remove agricultural obligations
3: Principal Act
This Part amends the Climate Change Response Act 2002 2024-11-26 Climate Change Response Act 2002
4: Section 2A amended (Application of Schedules 3 and 4)
1: Replace section 2A(1)
1: Any provision in this Act that imposes an obligation on, or provides an entitlement to, a person in respect of an activity listed in Schedule 3 or 4—
a: does not apply to that person unless the Part or subpart in Schedule 3 or 4 in which the activity is listed applies; and
b: applies subject to sections 178A and 178B.
2: Repeal section 2A(5A) to (5D)
5: Section 3A amended (Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi))
Repeal section 3A(b)(i) and (xi)
6: Section 3B amended (Consultation about certain regulations, orders, and notices)
Repeal section 3B(1)(j) and (r)
7: Section 4 amended (Interpretation)
In section 4(1) animal material animal product animal welfare export certificate dairy processing eligible activity eligible agricultural activity farm dairy
8: Section 5J amended (Commission’s functions)
Repeal section 5J(ha)
9: Section 30GB amended (Regulations about limits and price control settings for units)
In section 30GB(8) New Zealand units available by other means eligible industrial
10: Section 30IA amended (Minister must obtain greenhouse gas reductions to match certain excess units)
In section 30IA(1)(b) eligible industrial
11: Section 54 amended (Participants)
1: In section 54(1)(a)(i) 204, or 213 or 204
2: In section 54(2) 204, or 213 or 204
12: Section 59 amended (Removal from register of participants in respect of activities listed in Schedules 3 and 4)
In section 59(3) 211 and Part 4 of Schedule 1AA
13: Section 65 amended (Annual emissions returns)
Replace section 65(4)
4: Following the submission of an annual emissions return under subsection (1), a participant must, by 31 May, surrender the number of units listed in the participant’s assessment under subsection (2)(c)(i).
14: Cross-heading above section 80 amended
In the cross-heading above section 80 and agriculture
15: Section 86 amended (Applications for allocation of New Zealand units for industry and agriculture)
1: In the heading to section 86 and agriculture
2: In section 86(1) or eligible agricultural activity
3: Repeal section 86(1A)(c)
4: Replace section 86(2)(b)
b: contain, as relevant, the applicant’s assessment of their—
i: provisional allocation entitlement in respect of the year calculated in accordance with section 81:
ii: final allocation entitlement in respect of the previous year calculated in accordance with section 83(2):
iii: annual allocation adjustment relating to the previous year calculated in accordance with section 83(3) or 84(4):
iv: closing allocation adjustment for the year calculated as required under section 84(1)(b); and
16: Section 86B amended (Decisions on applications for allocations of New Zealand units to industry)
In section 86B(5) and (6)(b) eligible activity eligible industrial activity
17: Section 86C amended (Reconsideration of allocation decisions)
In section 86C(1) or 86BA
18: Section 86D amended (Retention of records and materials in relation to allocation)
In section 86D(1) and (1)(c) eligible industrial
19: Section 86E amended (EPA may require further information for purpose of carrying out functions under subpart)
In section 86E(1) and (4) or 86BA
20: Section 87 amended (Functions of EPA)
In section 87(1)(ba) and agriculture
21: Section 107 amended (Applications for emissions rulings)
In section 107(1)(c) 161G,
22: Section 150 amended (Formation of consolidated group)
In section 150(2)(b), (4)(c)(ii), (6A)(c), and (6B) eligible activity eligible industrial activity
23: Section 151 amended (Changes to consolidated groups)
1: In section 151(2)(b)(ii) and (c)(ii), (6)(c), and (7)(c) eligible industrial
2: In section 151(6) eligible activity eligible industrial activity
24: Section 151A amended (Addition of activities to consolidated groups)
In section 151A(2)(b)(ii) eligible industrial
25: Section 153 amended (Effect of being member of consolidated group)
1: In section 153(1)(d) eligible activity eligible industrial activity
2: In section 153(5) eligible industrial
26: Section 156 amended (Effect of ceasing to be member of consolidated group)
In section 156(a) and (b) eligible industrial
27: Section 156A amended (Removal of activities from consolidated groups)
In section 156A(4) eligible industrial
28: Section 157 amended (Unincorporated bodies)
1: In section 157(1)(a), (2)(b) and (b)(i), and (6) eligible industrial
2: In section 157(1)(b) , 204, or 213 or 204
3: In section 157(6)(b) eligible activity eligible industrial activity
29: Section 169 amended (Incorporation by reference in certain regulations)
In section 169(4) 161G,
30: Part 5C repealed
Repeal Part 5C
31: Sections repealed
Repeal the sections specified in Schedule 1
32: Schedule 1AA amended
1: In Schedule 1AA, clauses 11(2) 39(6) eligible industrial
2: In Schedule 1AA
a: insert the Part set out in Schedule 2
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
33: Schedule 3 amended
Repeal Part 5
34: Schedule 5 repealed
Repeal Schedule 5
2: Consequential revocations and amendments to other legislation
35: Secondary legislation revoked
1: The Climate Change (Agriculture Sector) Regulations 2010
2: The Climate Change (Animals–Farmer Activities) Order 2023 2024-11-26 Climate Change (Agriculture Sector) Regulations 2010 Climate Change (Animals–Farmer Activities) Order 2023 Related amendments to Climate Change (General Exemptions) Order 2009
36: Principal order
Sections 37 to 39 Climate Change (General Exemptions) Order 2009 2024-11-26 Climate Change (General Exemptions) Order 2009
37: Clause 3 amended (Interpretation)
In clause 3 calf cow heifer milk solids slaughter point synthetic fertilisers containing nitrogen vealer
38: Clauses 8 to 11 revoked
Revoke clauses 8 to 11
39: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1


1: Title
This Act is the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024.
2: Commencement
1: Sections 11(3) 13(1) 42 44
2: Sections 4(2) and (3) 16 22 23 25 29 31 33 40 41 45(4)
3: Sections 4(4) 5 7 11(1) 17 21 30 36(2) and (3) 37 39
4: Sections 4(1) and (5) 6 8 10 11(2) 12 13(2) 14 15 18 20 24 34 35 36(1) 45(1) to (3) 46
5: Any part of the Act that has not come into force by the second anniversary of Royal assent comes into force then.
6: An Order in Council made under this section is secondary legislation ( see Part 3 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 PCO must publish it on the legislation website and notify it in the Gazette LA19 s 69(1)(c) 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.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 2024-12-18 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 ss 11(3), 13(1), 42, and 44 2025-01-30 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 ss 4(2) and (3), 16, 22, 23, 25 to 29, 31 to 33, 40, 41, and 45(4) 2025-03-20 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 ss 4(4), 5, 7, 11(1), 17, 21, 30, 36(2) and (3), 37 to 39, and 43 2026-12-17 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 ss 4(1) and (5), 6, 8 to 10, 11(2), 12, 13(2), 14, 15, 18 to 20, 24, 34, 35, 36(1), 45(1) to (3), and 46. Can be brought into force earlier (on a single date) by OiC
1: Tenancy agreements, bonds, and related matters
Amendments relating to definitions
4: Section 2 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 2(1) general bond section 18 keeps a pet subsection (4) pet section 2 of the Dog Control Act 1996 pet bond section 18AA
2: In section 2(1) school board
3: In section 2(1) fixed-term tenancy section 58(1) or 58A section 50(1)(a) to (ac)
4: In section 2(1) service tenancy
d: any tenancy granted by the Crown as an incident of a contract of service or a contract for services between a school board and an employee or contractor of the school board (in which case, a reference to landlord
5: After section 2(3)
4: For the purposes of this Act, the tenant of a premises keeps a pet
5: Section 5 amended (Act excluded in certain cases)
1: In section 5(1)(y)(i)(A) the Special Needs Grants Programme a welfare programme approved and established under section 101 of the Social Security Act 2018
2: Repeal section 5(4) Amendments relating to tenancy agreements and bonds
6: Section 13A amended (Contents of tenancy agreement)
Replace section 13A(1)(i)
i: the amount of any general bond and the amount of any pet bond; and
7: Section 13AB amended (Address for service)
1: In section 13AB(2)(b) , email address, or facsimile number or electronic address
2: After section 13AB(2)
3: In this section, electronic address
8: Section 18 replaced (Bonds to be no more than 4 weeks’ rent)
Replace section 18
18: General bonds
1: A landlord may require payment of a bond (a general bond
2: If the landlord lawfully increases the amount of the rent, the landlord may require payment of a further sum of general bond not exceeding the amount by which the rent payable for 4 weeks has been increased.
3: If the landlord decreases the amount of the rent, the chief executive must, on application by the person who paid the general bond, refund the tenant the amount by which the total sum of general bond already paid exceeds the rent payable for 4 weeks following the decrease.
4: A landlord who requires payment of a general bond that is greater than the amount referred to in subsection (1)
a: commits an unlawful act; and
b: commits an infringement offence and is liable to a fine or an infringement fee specified in Schedule 1B
9: New section 18AA inserted (Pet bonds)
After section 18
18AA: Pet bonds
1: A landlord may require payment of a bond (a pet bond
a: the tenant is keeping, or intends to keep, a pet on the premises; and
b: the landlord has agreed the pet may be kept on the premises.
2: A landlord must not require payment of more than 1 pet bond at any one time during a tenancy. Examples
Example 1 A tenant has their landlord’s consent to keep 3 pets. The landlord may require payment of 1 pet bond of no more than 2 weeks’ rent. Example 2 A pet bond is paid out following the death of a tenant’s pet ( see section 22BA
3: If the landlord lawfully increases the amount of the rent, the landlord may require payment of a further sum of pet bond not exceeding the amount by which the rent payable for 2 weeks has been increased.
4: If the landlord decreases the amount of the rent, the chief executive must, on application by the person who paid the bond, refund the tenant the amount by which the total sum of pet bond already paid exceeds the rent payable for 2 weeks following the decrease.
5: A landlord commits an unlawful act if the landlord requires payment of a pet bond—
a: that is greater than the amount referred to in subsection (1)
b: from a tenant who is not keeping, or does not intend to keep, a pet on the premises.
6: A landlord commits an infringement offence and is liable to a fine or an infringement fee specified in Schedule 1B subsection (5)(a) or (b)
10: Section 18A amended (Landlord must not require security other than permitted bond)
In section 18A(3)(b)(i) section 18 or 18AA
11: Section 19 amended (Duties of landlord on receipt of bond)
1: In section 19(1)(a) the person who receives the payment shall forthwith as soon as practicable after receiving the payment, the person who receives it must
2: Replace section 19(1)(a)(ii)
ii: the type of bond and the amount paid; and
3: In section 19(1)(b) signed by the landlord and the tenant
12: Section 20 amended (Duties of chief executive in relation to bonds)
Replace section 20(b)(iv)
iv: the type of bond and the amount paid; and
13: Section 21 amended (Tenant may pay bond direct to chief executive with landlord’s consent)
1: In section 21(2) signed by the landlord and the tenant
2: Replace section 21(3)(b)(iv)
iv: the type of bond and the amount paid; and
14: Section 22A amended (Applications to chief executive for payment of bond without agreement of other party)
1: In section 22A(1) in the approved form
2: After section 22A(1)
1A: The application must—
a: be made in the approved form; and
b: identify the type or types of bond to which the application relates and the amount requested for each type.
15: New section 22BA inserted (Application for payment of pet bond if tenant no longer keeping pet)
After section 22B
22BA: Application for payment of pet bond if tenant no longer keeping pet
1: A tenant may apply for payment of a pet bond in accordance with sections 22 to 22B at any time during a tenancy if the tenant is no longer keeping a pet.
2: This section does not limit sections 22 to 22B.
16: Section 22F amended (Landlord must state amount of rent when advertising residential premises)
1: Replace section 22F(2)(b)
b: a tenancy that was granted before 14 April 2014 and is a tenancy of Kāinga Ora housing; or
c: a tenancy that was granted as a tenancy of social housing to a tenant assessed under the Public and Community Housing Management Act 1992 as eligible to be allocated social housing.
2: After section 22F(3)
4: In this section, Kāinga Ora housing social housing
17: Section 26 amended (Duration of order determining market rent)
In section 26(1)(a) 6 months 1 year
18: Section 30 amended (Landlord to keep records)
In section 30(1)(b) any amount by way of the type and amount of any
19: Section 40 amended (Tenant’s responsibilities)
In section 40(2)(a) premises , or damage the premises as a result of keeping a pet Amendments relating to when tenant may keep pet
20: New sections 42C to 42G inserted
After section 42B
42C: When tenant may keep pet
1: A tenant may keep a pet on the premises—
a: if the tenancy agreement provides that the tenant may keep the pet or the landlord gives written consent to the tenant keeping the pet; and
b: in accordance with any reasonable conditions set out in the tenancy agreement or attached to the consent ( see section 42G
2: A tenant who keeps a pet but fails to comply with subsection (1)(a)
3: See section 49B(1)(c)
42D: Provisions in tenancy agreements relating to tenant keeping pet
1: A tenancy agreement must not prohibit a tenant from keeping a pet on the premises unless the landlord provides reasonable grounds in the agreement for the prohibition.
2: A tenancy agreement must not impose on the tenant an unreasonable condition relating to the tenant keeping a pet.
3: A landlord who fails to comply with subsection (1)
4: The following provisions of a tenancy agreement are of no effect:
a: a provision that prohibits a tenant from keeping a pet without providing reasonable grounds for the prohibition:
b: a provision that imposes an unreasonable condition relating to the tenant keeping a pet.
42E: Written consent for tenant to keep pet
1: If the tenant makes a written request to the landlord for consent for the tenant to keep a pet on the premises, the landlord must respond in writing within 21 days of receiving the request.
2: The landlord’s response must include—
a: the landlord’s decision on whether consent is given or refused; and
b: if consent is given, any reasonable conditions attached to the consent; and
c: if consent is refused, the grounds for the refusal.
3: The landlord’s response may set out details of—
a: which pet or pets the consent applies to (for example, a specific pet, pets generally, a specified number of pets, or a specified type or breed of pet); and
b: reasonable requirements relating to the characteristics of the pet or pets (for example, relating to size or breed).
4: The landlord must not—
a: refuse consent without reasonable grounds; or
b: attach an unreasonable condition to the consent.
5: A landlord who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with subsection (1)
6: A landlord who fails to comply with subsection (4)(a)
42F: Reasonable grounds for prohibiting tenant from, or refusing tenant consent for, keeping pet
For the purposes of sections 42D and 42E
a: the premises are not suitable for the pet or pets (for example, because of the size or fencing of the premises, or other unique features of the premises):
b: a rule or bylaw applying to the premises under this Act or other legislation prohibits the pet or pets from being kept on the premises:
c: the tenant has not complied with relevant bylaws relating to the pet or type of pet:
d: the pet or pets are not suitable for the premises—
i: due to the number of pets; or
ii: due to their size or type (for example, their species or breed); or
iii: due to their propensity for causing damage to premises or disruption to other persons residing in the neighbourhood; or
iv: because they include a dog that has been classified as dangerous or menacing under the Dog Control Act 1996
v: because there is good reason to believe they have previously attacked persons, livestock, or other pets:
e: the tenant has not agreed with a reasonable condition to which the landlord proposes to make the tenancy agreement or the consent subject:
f: the tenant has previously failed to comply with a reasonable condition relating to the tenant keeping a pet.
42G: Reasonable conditions relating to tenant keeping pet
1: For the purposes of sections 42C to 42F
2: Reasonable conditions may include the following (for example):
a: a condition that the tenant agree to pay an amount of pet bond set by the landlord in accordance with section 18AA
b: a condition requiring a pet or pets to be restrained while a landlord lawfully enters the premises:
c: if a pet is allowed inside the premises, a condition requiring the carpets in the premises to be cleaned to a professional standard at the end of the tenancy.
3: Subsection (2) subsection (1) Amendments relating to smoking
21: New section 43AA inserted (Tenancy agreement may prohibit smoking)
After section 43
43AA: Tenancy agreement may prohibit smoking
1: A tenancy agreement may prohibit a tenant from smoking a smoked tobacco product in any part of the premises that is indoors.
2: A tenancy agreement may prohibit a tenant from smoking a smoked tobacco product in any other part of the premises only if the prohibition is consistent with the parties’ rights and obligations under this Act.
3: In this section,— indoors premises smoked tobacco product Amendments relating to assignment of tenancy
22: Section 43A amended (Effect of provision prohibiting assignment by tenant)
In section 43A(2) section 53B(1)(a) section 22F(2)(b) or (c)
23: Section 43B amended (Assignment of tenancy by tenant)
In section 43B(3)(b) section 53B(1)(a) section 22F(2)(b) or (c) Amendments relating to liability for damage caused by keeping pets
24: Section 49B amended (When tenant liable)
1: After section 49B(1)(b)
c: the destruction or damage was the result of the tenant, or a person for whose actions the tenant is responsible under section 41 or 66L, keeping a pet on the premises.
2: After section 49B(8)(b)(ii)
iii: that any destruction or damage was not caused in circumstances described in subsection (1)(c)
2: Termination of tenancies
25: Section 50 amended (Circumstances in which tenancies are terminated)
In section 50(1)(b) 53B 53A
26: Section 51 amended (Termination by notice)
1: Replace section 51(1) to (2A)
1: A landlord may terminate a periodic tenancy in any case by giving at least 90 days’ notice.
2: A landlord may terminate a periodic tenancy by giving at least 42 days’ notice if—
a: the owner of the premises requires the premises, within 90 days after the termination date, as the principal place of residence for at least 90 days for the owner or a member of the owner’s family; or
b: the owner is required, under an unconditional agreement for the sale of the premises, to give the purchaser vacant possession; or
c: the landlord customarily uses the premises, or has acquired the premises, for occupation by employees of the landlord or by contractors under contracts for services with the landlord, and—
i: that fact is clearly stated in the tenancy agreement; and
ii: the premises are required for that use; or
d: the landlord customarily uses the premises, or has acquired the premises, for occupation by employees of a school board or by contractors under contracts for services with a school board, and—
i: that fact is clearly stated in the tenancy agreement; and
ii: the premises are required for that use; and
iii: the landlord is the Crown.
2A: A tenant may terminate a periodic tenancy in any case by giving at least 21 days’ notice.
2: Repeal section 51(2B)
3: In section 51(3)(ca) if the notice is given by the landlord if the landlord gives less than 90 days’ notice
4: In section 51(7) subsection (2) or (2B) subsection (2) or (2A)
5: In section 51(10) subsections (1) and (2) subsection (2)
27: Section 53B repealed (Special provisions for notice terminating social housing tenancies)
Repeal section 53B
28: Section 54 replaced (Tribunal may declare retaliatory notice of no effect)
Replace section 54
54: Tribunal may declare notice retaliatory
1: This section applies in relation to a notice given by a landlord terminating the tenancy, being a notice that complies with the requirements of section 51 (or, in the case of a boarding house tenancy, section 66U).
2: The tenant may apply to the Tribunal for an order declaring that the notice was retaliatory on either or both of the following grounds:
a: that, in giving the notice, the landlord was motivated wholly or partly by the exercise or proposed exercise by the tenant of any right, power, authority, or remedy conferred on the tenant by the tenancy agreement or by this or any other Act or any complaint by the tenant against the landlord relating to the tenancy:
b: that, in giving the notice, the landlord was motivated wholly or partly by the exercise or performance, or proposed exercise or performance, by the chief executive or any other person of any power or function conferred on the person under this or any other Act in respect of the tenancy or premises.
3: If the tenant makes the application within 28 working days after receiving the termination notice, the tenant may at the same time apply for an order declaring the notice to be of no effect.
4: If the Tribunal is satisfied that either or both of the grounds in subsection (2) subsection (3)
5: However, the Tribunal need not declare the notice to be retaliatory and of no effect if the Tribunal is satisfied that, in the case of subsection (2)(a)
6: The giving of a notice terminating a tenancy is an unlawful act if the notice is declared under subsection (4)
29: Section 55 amended (Termination on non-payment of rent, damage, or assault)
1: Replace section 55(1)(aa)(i)
i: on 3 separate occasions within a 90-day period an amount of rent has been owing for at least 5 working days after the date on which it was due under the tenancy agreement; and
2: In section 55(1)(aa)(ii) arrear overdue rent
3: In section 55(1)(aa)(ii) or amounts
30: Section 56B amended (Withdrawal from tenancy following family violence)
Replace section 56B(1)(a)
a: the notice is accompanied by qualifying evidence that either or both of the following apply:
i: the tenant has been a victim of family violence while a tenant of the premises:
ii: the tenant’s dependant has been a victim of family violence while residing at the premises with the tenant; and
31: Section 60A amended (Fixed-term tenancy becomes periodic unless contrary notice given)
1: Replace section 60A(2)(c)
c: within the effective period, either party gives to the other party written notice of their intention not to continue with the tenancy; or
2: Replace section 60A(2)(d)
d: before the expiry, a party gives notice as specified in any of section 50(1)(a) to (ac) that terminates the tenancy on or before the expiry.
3: After section 60A(2)
2A: The effective period
4: Repeal section 60A(3) and (4)
32: Section 60B amended (Tenant must exercise right to renew or extend tenancy not later than 28 days before expiry)
1: In the heading to section 60B 28 days 21 days
2: In section 60B(2) 28th day 21st day
33: Section 61 amended (Abandonment of premises)
In section 61(3)(a)(i) 28 days 21 days
3: Tenancy Tribunal and administrative matters
34: Section 66A amended (Application of Part)
In section 66A(2)(c) 42, 42C to 42G,
35: Section 66K amended (Obligations of tenant)
In section 66K(2)(a) premises , or damage the premises as a result of keeping a pet
36: Section 77 amended (Jurisdiction of Tribunal)
1: After section 77(2)(k)
kaa: to order the payment of all or part of—
i: a general bond, if money found to be owing by a tenant to a landlord for destruction of, or damage to, the premises caused by a pet kept at the premises exceeds the amount of the pet bond:
ii: a pet bond, if money found to be owing by a tenant to a landlord (whether for damage unrelated to a pet, rent in arrear, or otherwise owing in accordance with the tenancy agreement) exceeds the amount of the general bond:
2: After section 77(7)
7AA: If the chief executive files an application under section 86(1A) that relates to 2 or more tenancies or proceedings are consolidated under section 124B(4), subsection (5) does not prevent the Tribunal from requiring a party to pay any sum, or to do any work to a value, or otherwise to incur any expenditure, in excess of $100,000 so long as the amount required in respect of each tenancy does not exceed $100,000.
3: Replace section 77(7B)
7B: The Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to determine a dispute so far as it raises a question as to whether, in respect of a tenant who gives notice accompanied by qualifying evidence under section 56B,—
a: the tenant has been a victim of family violence while a tenant of the premises; or
b: the tenant’s dependant has been a victim of family violence while residing at the premises with the tenant.
37: Section 91 amended (Notice of hearing by Tribunal)
In section 91(3) section 91AA and 91AB
38: New section 91AB inserted (Decision on papers)
After section 91AA
91AB: Decision on papers
1: Despite anything to the contrary elsewhere in this Act, the Tribunal may decide a proceeding on the papers if the Tribunal considers it appropriate, except in the circumstances set out in subsection (2)
2: The Tribunal must not decide a proceeding on the papers if the proceeding involves—
a: the termination of a tenancy; or
b: a landlord’s entry to the premises under section 48 or entry to a boarding room under section 66R.
3: Before deciding a proceeding on the papers, the Tribunal must have regard to any views that may be provided by the parties on whether the proceeding should be dealt with on the papers.
4: This section does not apply if section 91AA applies.
39: Section 91A amended (Service on tenants following application)
After section 91A(2)(d)
e: if the landlord files the application no later than 2 years after the termination of the tenancy to which it relates, by transmission to an email address given by the tenant as an address for service; or
f: if the landlord files the application more than 2 years after the termination of the tenancy to which it relates, by transmission to an email address that the tenant has used to communicate with the landlord, or otherwise supplied to the landlord in writing, within the 2 years before the application.
40: Section 109 amended (Unlawful acts)
In section 109(3A) section 54(3) section 54(6)
41: Section 109B amended (Tribunal may make pecuniary penalty orders)
In section 109B(1)(b)(iii) section 54(3) section 54(6)
42: Section 134A amended (Method of payment)
In section 134A shall be paid by such method as may be prescribed by regulations made under section 140 must be paid using a payment method approved by the chief executive
43: Section 136 amended (Service of documents)
1: In section 136(1)(d) email address or facsimile number electronic address
2: Replace section 136(8)
8: If any document is transmitted to an electronic address in accordance with this section after 5 pm on any day, it is to be treated, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, as having been given or served on the next working day after the date on which it was transmitted.
3: Repeal section 136(9)
4: Replace section 136(10)
10: In proving service of a document transmitted to an electronic address, it is sufficient to prove that the document was properly transmitted to that address.
44: Schedule 1AA amended
In Schedule 1AA
a: insert the Part set out in Schedule 1
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
45: Schedule 1A amended
1: In Schedule 1A bond general bond
2: In Schedule 1A The following table is small in size and has 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. 18AA(5) Landlord requiring pet bond greater than amount permitted or from tenant who is not keeping, or does not intend to keep, a pet 1,500
3: In Schedule 1A The following table is small in size and has 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. 42C(2) Tenant keeping pet without provision in tenancy agreement or landlord’s consent to keep pet 750 42D(3) Landlord including prohibition on tenant keeping pet in tenancy agreement without providing reasonable grounds in agreement for prohibition 1,500 42E(5) Landlord failing, without reasonable excuse, to provide written notice in response to tenant’s request for consent to keep pet within 21 days of receiving request 1,500 42E(6) Landlord refusing consent without reasonable grounds 1,500
4: In Schedule 1A 54(3) 54(6)
46: Schedule 1B amended
1: In Schedule 1B, clause 4 bond general bond
2: In Schedule 1B, clause 4 The following table is small in size and has 6 columns. This table amends Schedule 1B of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and should be read with that table to provide understanding of the context. 18AA(6) Requiring pet bond greater than amount permitted or from tenant who is not keeping, or does not intend to keep, a pet 3,000 1,500 1,000 500
47: Regulations amended
Amend the Residential Tenancies (Termination for Physical Assault by Tenant and Withdrawal Following Family Violence) Regulations 2022 Schedule 2 2025-03-20 Residential Tenancies (Termination for Physical Assault by Tenant and Withdrawal Following Family Violence) Regulations 2022


1: Title
This Act is the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act (No 2) 2024.
2: Commencement
1: This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.
2: However, sections 4 6 7 11 to 15 17 23(1), (4), and (6) 24 25 28 29 31 Section 2(2) editorial change 17 January 2025 sections 86(1) 87(l)(i) Legislation Act 2019
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 2024-12-18 Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 all part 1 EXCEPT: 4, 6, 7, 11 to 15, 17, 23(1), (4), (6), 24, 25 2025-06-17 Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 remaining part 1 ss, 4, 6, 7, 11 to 15, 17, 23(1), (4), (6), 24, 25.
1: Amendments to principal Act
4: Section 2 amended (Interpretation)
In section 2(1) disposable vaping device
a: is not designed to be refilled by the user with a vaping substance or by using a pod, cartridge, or similar storage container; or
b: is not designed to be recharged; or
c: is described by both paragraphs (a) and (b)
5: Section 3A amended (Purposes of this Act)
After section 3A(d)
da: to reduce access to regulated products by children and young people; and
6: Section 3AA amended (Guide to this Act)
After section 3AA(2)
2A: Part 1AA
7: New Part 1AA inserted
After section 20F
1AA: Prohibition of disposable vaping devices
20FA: Prohibition of disposable vaping devices
1: A person must not sell, offer for sale, manufacture, supply, or distribute a disposable vaping device.
2: A person who without reasonable excuse contravenes subsection (1)
a: for a notifier or large retailer, $400,000; and
b: for any other person, $50,000.
8: Section 20P amended (Application for approval as specialist vape retailer)
1: After section 20P(2)(a)
aa: the retail premises in which the vaping products are or will be sold are—
i: at least 300 metres from the boundary of a registered school listed, on the date on which the application for approval is received, on an Internet site provided by the Ministry of Education; and
ii: at least 300 metres from the boundary of a marae listed, on the date on which the application for approval is received, on an Internet site provided by the Ministry of Māori Development—Te Puni Kōkiri; and
iii: at least 100 metres from the boundary of a licensed early childhood service listed, on the date on which the application for approval is received, on an Internet site provided by the Ministry of Education; and
2: Replace section 20P(2)(c)
c: the applicant understands its obligations under this Act (including about sales to minors); and
d: any requirements in regulations have been met.
9: Section 20R amended (Obligation of person selling notifiable products)
In section 20R(1) selling the products and the name and address of each premises from which they are selling the products
10: Section 23 amended (Publishing regulated product advertisement prohibited)
Replace section 23(5)(c)
c: in any other case, to a fine not exceeding $50,000.
11: Section 24 amended (Specified publications exempt from advertising prohibition)
1: In section 24(g)(i) or on the Internet site of the retailer of a specialist vape retailer
2: Repeal section 24(l)
12: Section 25 amended (Retailers, vending machines, and Internet sellers exempt from advertising prohibition in certain circumstances)
1: After section 25(4)
4A: To avoid doubt, subsection (4) does not permit publication on an Internet site of a link to a regulated product advertisement that does not comply with this Act or regulations.
2: Repeal section 25(5)
13: Section 33 amended (Free distribution of regulated product prohibited)
Repeal section 33(4)
14: Section 36 amended (Rewards involving regulated product prohibited)
Repeal section 36(4)
15: Section 37 amended (Regulated product (other than vaping product) must not be visible from place of business)
1: In the heading to section 37 (other than vaping product)
2: In section 37(1) other than a vaping product
3: After section 37(3)
3A: Subsection (1) does not apply to a specialist vape retailer in relation to a vaping product.
3B: A specialist vape retailer must not display a vaping product or its packaging in a way that makes it visible from outside their place of business.
4: Replace section 37(4)
4: A person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (1) or (3B)
16: Section 40 amended (Sale and delivery of regulated product to people younger than 18 years prohibited)
1: In section 40(2)(a) $10,000 $100,000
2: In section 40(2)(b) $5,000 $10,000
17: Section 46 amended (Regulated product (other than vaping product) must not be visible from outside automatic vending machines)
1: In the heading to section 46 (other than vaping product)
2: In section 46(1) other than a vaping product
18: Section 60 amended (Notifier must not sell product unless it has been notified)
After section 60(1)(b)
c: complies with any applicable requirements in this Act or regulations.
19: Section 62 replaced (Pre-notification requirements)
Replace section 62
62: Pre-notification requirements
Before notifying a notifiable product that is intended for sale in New Zealand, the notifier must ensure that the product complies with any applicable requirements in this Act or regulations.
20: Section 65 amended (Obligations of retailers)
After section 65(1)(e)
f: unless it complies with any applicable requirements in this Act or regulations.
21: Section 74 amended (Director-General may suspend product notification)
After section 74(1)(d)
e: the Director-General has reasonable grounds to believe that the product does not comply with any applicable requirements in this Act or regulations.
22: Section 75 amended (Cancellation of product notification)
After section 75(1)(d)
e: the Director-General has reasonable grounds to believe that the product does not comply with any applicable requirements in this Act or regulations.
23: Section 87 amended (Infringement offences)
1: In section 87 infringement fee 37(4),
2: In section 87 infringement fee 40(2),
3: In section 87 infringement fee $500 means $500; and
4: In section 87 infringement fee
ca: in relation to an infringement offence against section 20FA 37(4)
5: In section 87 infringement fee
d: in relation to an infringement offence against section 40(2), means—
i: $2,000 in the case of a manufacturer, an importer, a distributor, or a retailer; or
ii: $1,000 in any other case
6: In section 87 infringement offence sections 20R(4), 20S(4), sections 20FA(2)
7: In section 87 infringement offence 43(4), 43(3),
24: Section 90A amended (Liability for action of employee)
In section 90A(1) against section 20FA
25: Section 90B amended (Burden of proof of reasonable excuse)
In section 90B (8C), 20FA(2)
26: Section 94 amended (Enforcement officer may require identifying information)
In section 94(2)(b)(i) name and address name, address, and, in the case of an individual, date of birth
2: Amendments to Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Regulations 2021
27: Principal regulations
This Part amends the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Regulations 2021 2024-12-18 Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Regulations 2021 section 30 only. 2025-06-17 Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Regulations 2021 ss 28, 29, 31.
28: Regulation 3 amended (Interpretation)
In regulation 3 reusable vaping device single-use vaping device
29: Regulation 57 amended (How information about tobacco products offered for Internet sale must be provided)
1: In the heading to regulation 57 tobacco products regulated products
2: In section 57(1) tobacco products regulated products
3: In section 57(4)(a) tobacco product, the variant regulated product, the variant name
4: In section 57(5) At the top If the Internet site contains information about tobacco products, at the top
5: In section 57(6) At the bottom If the Internet site contains information about tobacco products, at the bottom
30: Part 6B revoked
Revoke Part 6B
31: Schedule 5 amended
1: In Schedule 5
2: In Schedule 5 and is intended for use in a reusable vaping device
3: In Schedule 5
19B: A child safety mechanism must not be able to be overridden or deactivated by a user.
4: In Schedule 5