Animal Welfare Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Animal Welfare Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Animal Welfare Act 1999 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Matters to be considered
Section 73(3)(b) section 12(1)(c) section 12(c)
4: Appointment of inspectors
Section 124(7) affiliated to that is a branch or member of
5: Compliance with enforcement order
Section 145(2) paragraph (a)
a: comply with the order on behalf of the person who fails to comply with the order and, for that purpose,â€”
i: enter, without warrant but with a member of the police, a marae or dwellinghouse; and
ii: enter, without warrant or a member of the police, any other land or structure; and .
6: Transitional provision relating to affiliated societies
1: Section 190 subsections (1) (2)(a) affiliated to a branch or member of
2: The heading to section 190 affiliated branch and member


1: Title
1: This Act is the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Act 1981 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Offence to take marine organism without permit
Section 7(1) $10,000 $250,000
4: Offences and penalties
Section 13
a: by omitting from subsection (3)(a) $5,000 $100,000
b: by omitting from subsection (3)(b) $1,000 $100,000


1: Title
1: This Act is the Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Effect of period spent in custody awaiting trial
1: The heading to section 81A awaiting trial before being sentenced
2: Section 81A(1) was held in custody awaiting trial has been held in custody
3: Section 81A(2) while the offender was already serving a sentence of imprisonment or detention that is unrelated to any charge before the court-martial
4: Summary punishments
1: Section 102(5A) was held in custody awaiting to be tried summarily or dealt with summarily has been held in custody
2: Section 102(5B) while the offender was already serving a sentence of imprisonment or detention that is unrelated to any charge that is before the officer exercising summary powers
5: Courts-martial to sit in open court
Section 131 subsection (5)
5: An order specified in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) of subsection (3) section 139(1) or section 140 of the Criminal Justice Act 1985 subsection (9) of this section
a: may be made by a convening officer or court-martial for a limited period or permanently; and
b: if it is made for a limited period, may be renewed for a further period or periods or made permanent by—
i: the convening officer or court-martial at any time before the trial is concluded:
ii: any reviewing authority (within the meaning of paragraph (b) or paragraph (c) of section 151(1) of this Act
c: if it is made permanently, may be reviewed by—
i: the convening officer or court-martial at any time before the trial is concluded:
ii: any such reviewing authority at any time.
6: Constitution and powers of reconsidering authorities
Section 166(4A) awaiting trial, as specified , as is required to be specified
7: Effect of period spent in custody awaiting trial
1: The heading to section 177A awaiting trial before being sentenced
2: Section 177A(1) awaiting trial, as specified , as is required to be specified


1: Title
1: This Act is the Births, Deaths, and Marriages Registration Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Births, Deaths, and Marriages Registration Act 1995 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: New section 78A inserted
The principal Act is amended by inserting, after section 78
78A: Disclosure of birth information, death information, and marriage information to certain specified agencies for certain purposes
1: The purpose of this section is to authorise the disclosure of birth information, death information, and marriage information to certain specified agencies for certain purposes.
2: The Registrar-General and the chief executive of a specified agency listed in the first column of Schedule 1A
3: An agreement entered into under subsection (2) may be varied by the Registrar-General and the chief executive.
4: The Registrar-General may disclose birth information, death information, and marriage information to the chief executive only in accordance with Schedule 1A
5: In this section, specified agency section 97 of the Privacy Act 1993
4: New Schedule 1A inserted
The principal Act is amended by inserting, before Schedule 1 Schedule


Broadcasting Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Broadcasting Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Broadcasting Act 1989 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Appeal against decision of Authority
Section 18 subsection (6)


Citizenship Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Citizenship Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Citizenship Act 1987 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: New
section 26A The principal Act is amended by inserting, after section 26
26A: Disclosure of citizenship information to certain specified agencies for certain purposes
1: The purpose of this section is to authorise the disclosure of citizenship information to certain specified agencies for certain purposes.
2: The Secretary and the chief executive of a specified agency listed in the first column of Schedule 4
3: For the purposes of subsection (2) Passports Act 1992
4: An agreement entered into under subsection (2)
5: The Secretary may disclose citizenship information to the chief executive only in accordance with Schedule 4 subsection (2)
6: In this section,— citizenship information specified agency section 97 of the Privacy Act 1993
4: New
Schedule 4 The principal Act is amended by inserting, after Schedule 3 Schedule 4


Conservation Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Conservation Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Conservation Act 1987 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Interpretation
Section 2(1)
a: omitting from the definition of conservation management plan section 48 of the National Parks Act 1980
b: repealing the definition of management plan


Criminal Justice Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Criminal Justice Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Criminal Justice Act 1985 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Determination of application for release to home detention
Section 103B subsection (6)
6A: The Board may revoke a direction that an offender be released to serve his or her sentence by way of home detention, at any time before the offender is released.


Customs and Excise Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Customs and Excise Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Customs and Excise Act 1996 the principal Act
2: Commencement
1: Section 7
2: The rest of this Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Entry of imported goods
Section 39 subsection (3)
3A: Every person entering goods under this section may, in accordance with any conditions a Customs officer may impose,—
a: inspect the goods; or
b: draw samples from the goods.
4: Samples or illustrations
Section 45 subsection (2)
2: Any sample required to be furnished in accordance with subsection (1)
5: Origin of fish or other produce of the sea
1: Section 64(2) , whose decision shall be final
2: Section 64
3: A person who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Chief Executive under this section may, within 20 working days after the date on which notice of the decision is given, appeal to the Customs Appeal Authority against that decision.
6: Excise duty on spirits and other alcoholic beverages used in the manufacture of non-excisable products
Section 83(1) 99.55.00A 99.55.00D
7: Duty credits
1: Section 85(1) excise duty or excise-equivalent duty
2: Section 85(2) excise duty or excise-equivalent duty
3: Section 85(3) excise duty or excise-equivalent duty
8: Other refunds and remissions of duty
Section 113 subsection (3)
3: The Chief Executive may refund or remit any excise-equivalent duty imposed under section 75
a: on goods of a class or kind that have been exempted from duty by the Minister of Commerce under section 8 of the Tariff Act 1988
b: on alcoholic beverages (except ethyl alcohol of Tariff items 2207.10.19, 2207.10.29, 2207.20.01, or 2207.20.39) for use by the persons, in the places, and in the quantities that the Chief Executive may approve, and subject to any conditions that the Chief Executive thinks fit in the manufacture of any products approved in writing by the Chief Executive.
9: Examination of goods subject to control of Customs
Section 151
6: Any sample taken in accordance with subsection (5)
10: Securities for payment of duty
Section 156 subsection (4)
4A: If the Chief Executive is satisfied that the obligations for which any security given in accordance with this section have been fulfilled, the person who gave the security must be released from the conditions of the security as soon as possible.
4B: Subsection (4A) section 92 and section 116
11: Chief Executive to give written reasons for decisions open to appeal to Customs Appeal Authority
Section 283 Chief Executive must be given without undue delay and
12: Schedule 3 amended
1: Part A Part 1
2: The principal Act is amended by repealing so much of Part A of Schedule 3 Part 2
3: The principal Act is amended by repealing so much of Part A of Schedule 3 Part 3
4: Part B Part 4
5: The principal Act is amended by repealing so much of Part B of Schedule 3 Part 5


Defence Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Defence Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Defence Act 1990 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: New
section 33 The principal Act is amended by repealing section 33
33: Appointment, enlistment, and engagement
1: No person who is under 17 years may be appointed to, or enlisted or engaged in, the Navy, the Army, or the Air Force.
2: Subject to subsection (1), section 36
a: a New Zealand citizen or a citizen of any other Commonwealth country:
b: any other person with the prior consent of the Chief of Defence Force.
4: Enlistment of minors
Section 36(4) paragraph (b)
b: a written acknowledgment by the person giving the consent that he or she is aware that the person enlisting will be liable for active service at any time after that person attains the age of 18 years.
5: New
section 37 The principal Act is amended by repealing section 37
37: Liability of minors for active service
No person serving in the Armed Forces who is under 18 years is liable for active service.
6: New
section 90A The principal Act is amended by inserting in Part 8 before section 91
90A: Locally employed civilians
The Chief of Defence Force may employ persons who are outside New Zealand to undertake work for the Defence Force outside New Zealand on terms and conditions specified or prescribed by the Chief of Defence Force.


Electricity Amendment Act (No 2) 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Electricity Amendment Act (No 2) 2001.
2: In this Act, the Electricity Act 1992 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Disciplinary offence defined
Section 118(1)(b) or having carried out or caused to be carried out any prescribed electrical work
4: Regulations
1: Section 169(2)(a) or any official standard
2: Section 169(2)(b) subparagraph (i)
ia: any official standard, or any part of an official standard; or.
3: Section 169 subsection (2)
2A: Regulations may require compliance with an official standard (or a specified part of an official standard) that relates to the subject matter of the regulations by referring to it in the regulations (with any additions or variations that may be specified in the regulations).
2B: That official standard (or the specified part), as it existed on the date of the inclusion (but with any specified additions or variations), is then deemed to form part of the regulations.


Fisheries Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Fisheries Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Fisheries Act 1996 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 1 October 2001.
3: Interpretation
Section 2(1) observer ordinarily resident in New Zealand sections 2(2) and 2(2A) of the Overseas Investment Act 1973 .
4: Meaning of term associated person
Sections 3 3A
5: Notification of eligibility to receive provisional catch history
Section 35(3)(c) subsection (2)(e) subsection (2)(ea)
6: Notification of allocation of provisional catch history
Section 36(1) section 35(2)(e) section 35(2)(ea)
7: Transfer of provisional catch history
1: Section 37(1) paragraph (b)
b: the transferee complies with section 45(a) and (b)
2: Section 12 Fisheries (Remedial Issues) Amendment Act 1998
8: Administration of
sections 56 57
1: Section 57A subsection (2)
2: For the purposes of this section and sections 56 and 57 Overseas Investment Act 1973 section 14A sections 56 and 57
a: as if this section and sections 56 and 57 sections 56 and 57
b: as if references in that Act to the Minister of Lands were references to the Minister as defined in section 2(1) of this Act
c: with all other necessary modifications.
2: Section 19(2) Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act 1999
9: Aggregation limits
1: Section 59 subsections (6) (9)
2: Section 59
10: For the purposes of this section and sections 60(4) and 61 person
a: any person who is in partnership with the person:
b: any person who is a director or employee of any company of which the person is a director or employee:
c: any person who is a relative of the person as defined in paragraph (a) of the definition of that term in section OB 1 of the Income Tax Act 1994
d: any person who would be an associated person under the test provided in section OD 7 of the Income Tax Act 1994 subparagraph (a)(v) of the definition of market value circumstance
e: any beneficiary or trustee of any trust of which the person is a trustee or beneficiary.
11: Despite subsection (10)
a: the Commission is not to be regarded as being included with any other person; and
b: No person is to be regarded as being included with any other person merely because either or both of those persons would be included with the Commission but for paragraph (a)
c: No bank registered under the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989
d: No person is to be regarded as included with any other person solely because they are both beneficiaries of the same trust.
10: Minister may consent to persons holding quota in excess of aggregation limits
Section 60(4) any person (within the meaning of section 59(10) and (11)
11: Quota held in excess of aggregation limits to be forfeit
Section 61 subsection (5)
5: In this section, person section 59(10) and (11)
12: Provisions relating to forfeit property
1: Section 62(4)(c) associated (as defined in section 3 of this Act an associated person of
2: Section 62
15: In this section, associated person section 59(10) section 59(11)
13: Minimum holdings of annual catch entitlement
1: Section 74(2)(b) (or as at the beginning of the Foveaux Strait dredge oyster season, where a reduction in the total allowable commercial catch for those oysters occurs after the beginning of the fishing year but before the commencement of that season in that year)
2: Section 74(2) (or, if appropriate, at the beginning of the Foveaux Strait dredge oyster season)
14: New
sections 78 to 79B
1: The principal Act is amended by repealing sections 78 79
78: Catch in excess of over-fishing thresholds
1: This section applies where, following the calculation referred to in section 76(1A)
a: a commercial fisher's reported catch for a stock exceeds the commercial fisher's annual catch entitlement for the stock; and
b: that excess is equal to or greater than the over-fishing threshold for the stock, and, where a tolerance level applies to the stock, is greater than that tolerance level.
2: In such a case the current fishing permit of the commercial fisher and of any person included with the commercial fisher under subsection (10)
3: The condition takes effect as from the close of the month in which the calculation referred to in section 76(1A)
4: The chief executive must—
a: notify the imposition of the condition under subsection (2)
b: record on the Permit Register details of the imposition of the condition,—but any delay or failure to give that notification or make that record does not affect the imposition of the condition.
5: A commercial fisher who has requested a review under section 80(2) section 80(6)
6: Despite subsection (2)
a: approve the taking of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in an area by a person who would otherwise be subject to the condition imposed by subsection (2)
b: impose as part of the approval any conditions that he or she considers necessary to reduce the risk of the person taking the stock for which the over-fishing threshold was exceeded.
7: Conditions imposed under subsection (6)
8: No person may take any fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in contravention of a condition imposed by subsection (2)
a: the person has obtained the prior approval of the chief executive to take fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in that area; and
b: the taking is in accordance with any conditions imposed by the chief executive.
9: Conditions imposed by subsection (2) subsection (6)
a: when the commercial fisher referred to in subsection (1)
b: at the close of the relevant fishing year,—whichever happens first.
10: If a person takes any fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in contravention of any conditions imposed by subsection (2) subsection (6) section 252(3)
11: For the purposes of subsection (2)
a: a subsidiary of the commercial fisher within the meaning of section 5 of the Companies Act 1993
b: a company of which the commercial fisher is a subsidiary within the meaning of section 5 of the Companies Act 1993
c: a partnership or unincorporated joint venture that would be a subsidiary of the commercial fisher, or of which the commercial fisher would be a subsidiary, if the partnership or joint venture were incorporated as a company with shareholdings corresponding to the interests, including returns, of the partners in the partnership or participants in the joint venture.
12: Despite subsection (11)
a: the Commission is not to be regarded as being included with any other person; and
b: No person is regarded as being included with another person merely because either or both of those persons would be included with the Commission but for paragraph (a)
c: No bank registered under the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989
78A: Other persons may be subjected to same conditions as commercial fisher with catch in excess
1: Where a fishing permit of a person ( person A section 78(2) person B
a: person B is, in respect of commercial fishing, in substance person A; or
b: person B has, in substance, control of the commercial fishing of person A that led to the condition being imposed under section 78(2)
c: person B is allowing person A to conduct commercial fishing under person B's permit for the purpose of assisting person A to fish despite the condition treated as being contained in person A's permit.
2: Without limiting subsection (1)
a: shareholdings in, debentures over, or directorships of, any company that has an interest (whether direct or indirect) in person B or person A:
b: any trust that has a relationship to person B or person A:
c: family, domestic, and business relationships between—
i: person B and person A; and
ii: persons having an interest in person B or person A or in companies or trusts of the kind referred to in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b)
d: whether person B is accustomed to following the instructions of person A:
e: whether person B is accustomed to acting in a manner consistent with advancing the interests of person A.
3: Whether any of paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of subsection (1)
4: The chief executive must—
a: give notice to person B of the condition imposed under subsection (1)
b: record on the Permit Register details of the imposition of the condition.
5: Any condition imposed under subsection (1)
6: Subsections (6), (7), (8), and (10) of section 78 subsection (2) of that section section 78(6)(b) section 78(6)
7: Any conditions imposed on person B under this section or section 78(6)
a: when the commercial fisher referred to in section 78(1) section 78(9)(a)
b: at the close of the relevant fishing year,—whichever happens first.
8: If—
a: a person ( person B person A section 78(2)
b: person B, knowing that the condition exists, conducts commercial fishing that would be a breach of the condition imposed on person A's fishing permit,—then each of person A and person B commits an offence and is liable to the penalty set out in section 252(3)
9: If a person ( person B person A section 78(2) section 252(3)
78B: Removal of conditions on other persons
1: A person who has had a condition imposed on his or her fishing permit under section 78(2) section 78(11) section 78A(1) section 78(2) and (11) or section 78A(1)
2: In determining an application under subsection (1)
79: Suspension of permit for non-payment of deemed value
1: If the total amount of deemed values owed by any commercial fisher exceeds $1,000 and has not been satisfied within the time limit specified in section 76(5) subsection (5)
2: The chief executive must—
a: notify every suspension or cessation of suspension of a fishing permit under subsection (1)
b: record on the Permit Register details of any suspension or cessation of suspension of a fishing permit under subsection (1)
3: A fishing permit suspended under this section does not authorise any person to take any fish, aquatic life, or seaweed under the authority of that permit, but all other provisions of this Act continue to apply as if the fishing permit had not been suspended.
4: A commercial fisher who has requested a review under section 80(2) section 80(6)
5: For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2)
a: a subsidiary of the commercial fisher within the meaning of section 5 of the Companies Act 1993
b: a company of which the commercial fisher is a subsidiary within the meaning of section 5 of the Companies Act 1993
c: a partnership or unincorporated joint venture that would be a subsidiary of the commercial fisher, or of which the commercial fisher would be a subsidiary, if the partnership or joint venture were incorporated as a company with shareholdings corresponding to the interests, including returns, of the partners in the partnership or participants in the joint venture.
6: Despite subsection (5)
a: the Commission is not to be regarded as being included with any other person; and
b: No person is regarded as being included with another person merely because either or both of those persons would be included with the Commission but for paragraph (a)
c: No bank registered under the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989
79A: Suspension of fishing permit of other persons
1: Where a fishing permit of a person ( person A section 79(1) person B
a: person B is, in respect of commercial fishing, in substance person A; or
b: person B has, in substance, control of person A in respect of person A's obligations under any of subsections (3), (3A), and (5) of section 76
c: person B is allowing person A to conduct commercial fishing under person B's permit, for the purpose of assisting person A to fish despite the suspension of person A's fishing permit.
2: Without limiting subsection (1)
a: shareholdings in, debentures over, or directorships of, any company that has an interest (whether direct or indirect) in person B or person A:
b: any trust that has a relationship to person B or person A:
c: family, domestic, and business relationships between—
i: person B and person A; and
ii: persons having an interest in person B or person A or in companies or trusts of the kind referred to in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b)
d: whether person B is accustomed to following the instructions of person A:
e: whether person B is accustomed to acting in a manner consistent with advancing the interests of person A.
3: Whether any of paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of subsection (1)
4: The chief executive must—
a: give notice to person B of the suspension of a fishing permit under subsection (1)
b: record on the Permit Register details of the suspension under subsection (1)
5: The suspension imposed under subsection (1)
6: A fishing permit suspended under this section does not authorise any person to take any fish, aquatic life, or seaweed under the authority of that permit, but all other provisions of this Act continue to apply as if the fishing permit had not been suspended.
7: A suspension of a fishing permit under subsection (1) section 79(1)
8: If—
a: a person ( person B person A section 79(1)
b: person B, knowing of the suspension, is conducting commercial fishing,—then each of person A and person B commits an offence and is liable to the penalty set out in section 252(3)
9: If a person ( person B person A section 79(1) section 252(3)
79B: Removal of suspension, or direction to issue permit
1: This section applies to any person—
a: whose permit has been suspended under section 79(1) section 79(5)
b: whose permit has been suspended under section 79A(1)
c: who has been refused a permit under section 91(6)(c)
2: Such a person may apply to a District Court to—
a: direct that the suspension be removed, either permanently or pending the final determination of the application; or
b: direct that the permit be issued,—on the grounds that the situation relied upon under section 79(1) and (5) or section 79A(1)
3: In determining an application under subsection (1)
a: remove the suspension either totally or partially:
b: direct the removal of the suspension, or the issue of the permit, on such sureties or conditions as the Court considers appropriate.
2: Regulation 6(i) Fisheries (Registers) Regulations 2001 section 78(1) section 78(2)
3: Regulation 6 Fisheries (Registers) Regulations 2001
j: the name of each person whose permit is subject to a condition under section 78(2) or section 78A(1)
4: Part 3 Fisheries (Transfer of Functions, Duties, and Powers to The New Zealand Seafood Industry Council Limited) Order 2001 paragraphs (w) (x) (y)
w: to record on the Permit Register conditions imposed under any of sections 78(2), 78(6), and 78A(1) of the Act
x: to record on the Permit Register when conditions imposed under any of sections 78(2), 78(6), and 78A(1) of the Act section 78(9) section 78B of the Act .
15: Issue of licences
Section 83(1)(a) an office of the Ministry a place
16: All fishing to be authorised by fishing permit unless specific exemption held
Section 89 subsection (2)
2A: Despite subsection (1)
2B: Subsection (2A)
17: Issue of fishing permit
Section 91 subsection (6)
6: No fishing permit may be issued to any person who—
a: is a person who has unpaid deemed value amounts in excess of $1,000 that are overdue, or is a person who is treated by section 79(5)
b: is a person whose fishing permit is suspended under section 79A
c: the chief executive believes, on reasonable grounds, is a person whose fishing permit, if they had one, would be suspended under section 79A(1)
18: Notification and certification by Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Section 113C(3)(d)
a: by omitting the words or to the FAO Compliance Agreement
b: by omitting the words those agreements that agreement
19: Taking and transportation of fish, etc, on high seas using New Zealand ships
1: Section 113D(2)(b)(i) permit or an authorisation issued by a state to which section 113E(2)
2: Section 113D subsection (3)
3: Subsection (2)
a: has previously been landed in New Zealand or in any other country; or
b: has not previously been landed in New Zealand or in any other country but was taken in New Zealand fisheries waters and—
i: approval under section 110(1)
ii: the transportation is in accordance with any conditions of that approval.
20: Powers for purpose of ascertaining financial status or interest in forfeit property of certain persons
Section 202 paragraph (a)
aa: whether any quota is associated quota as defined in section 255 .
21: Crown caveats preventing registration of transactions
1: Section 214(1) held by that person or by any associated person owned by that person or associated quota (as defined in section 255
2: Section 214(2) owner of any quota or the owner of any quota alleged to be associated quota
3: Section 214
9: In this section, except for subsection (1) quota quota shares section 255
22: New
section 240 The principal Act is amended by repealing section 240
240: Strict liability
In any proceedings for an offence against this Act it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove that the defendant intended to commit the offence, except in the case of an offence against any of sections 78A(8) and (9), 79A(8) and (9), 231, 233, 235, 257(2), 296B(5), and 296ZC(3)(b) and (c)
23: Penalties
1: Section 252(3) paragraphs (c) (ca)
c: section 78(10)
ca: section 78A(8)
cb: section 78A(9)
cc: section 79A(8)
cd: section 79A(9) .
2: Section 252(3) paragraph (ha) section 21(1) Fisheries (Remedial Issues) Amendment Act 1998 paragraph (he)
3: Section 252 subsection (6)
6: Every person convicted of an offence against any of the following provisions is liable to a fine not exceeding $5,000:
a: section 113M(2)
b: section 121(3)
c: section 186A(8)
d: section 288(5)
4: The following enactments are consequentially repealed:
a: section 21(5) Fisheries (Remedial Issues) Amendment Act 1998
b: section 25(3) Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act (No 2) 1999
24: New
section 255 The principal Act is amended by repealing section 255
255: Interpretation—forfeiture provisions
1: In sections 255A to 256 associated quota offender
a: all quota owned by any person that is a subsidiary of the offender within the meaning of section 5 of the Companies Act 1993
b: if the offender has, in the fishing year in which the offence was committed or the immediately preceeding fishing year,—
i: gained any benefit from any quota of a stock ( stock A
ii: that quota is owned by any company of which the offender is a subsidiary (the holding company all quota of every stock of the species or group of species comprised in stock A owned by the holding company or any subsidiary of the holding company at the date the offence was committed:
c: any other quota not owned by the holding company or any subsidiary of the offender or any subsidiary of the holding company, but over which the offender had effective control at the date the offence was committed fish and any proceeds from the sale of such fish section 207 section 212 property used in the commission of the offence
a: means any vessel, vehicle or other conveyance, fishing gear, implement, appliance, material, container, goods, equipment, or thing used in respect of the commission of the offence (whether or not seized under section 207
b: does not include any quota, associated quota, or annual catch entitlement quota
a: in relation to a person convicted of an offence (the offender
b: in relation to any other person, means the number of quota shares for each stock that is equivalent to the number owned by the person for the stock at the date the offender committed the offence serious non-commercial offence section 297
2: For the purposes of paragraph (c) associated quota
a: any legal or equitable interest in the quota; or
b: any right, power, or privilege in connection with the quota,—and those interests, rights, powers, or privileges may be determined without regard to the form of any entities in which they are owned or held.
3: Without limiting the generality of paragraph (c) associated quota
a: shareholdings in, debentures over, or directorships of, any company that had an interest (whether direct or indirect) in the quota:
b: any trust that had a relationship to the quota:
c: family, domestic, and business relationships between persons who had an interest in quota, or in companies of the kind referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) associated quota
d: whether one person was accustomed to following the instructions of the other person in respect of the quota they own:
e: whether one person was accustomed to acting in a manner consistent with advancing the interests of the other person in respect of the quota they own.
4: No quota owned by the Commission is associated quota for the purposes of this Act.
5: No quota owned by any person is associated quota merely because of any relationship between that person and the Commission or any other person and the Commission.
6: No quota owned by any bank registered under the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989
25: Forfeiture for
section 252(2) (3) (5) Section 255C subsection (3)
3: On conviction of a person for an offence referred to in section 252(2) or (3)
a: any quota is forfeit to the Crown; and
b: any associated quota is forfeit to the Crown, unless the Court is satisfied that section 255E(3B)
26: Forfeiture for
section 252(1) (4) Section 255D(2) paragraph (d)
d: any quota; and
e: any associated quota, unless the Court is satisfied that section 255E(3B)
27: General provisions relating to forfeiture
1: Section 255E(3)
e: associated quota, unless the Court is satisfied that subsection (3B)
2: Section 255E subsection (3)
3A: Where the Court is considering the forfeiture of any quota alleged to be associated quota, the Court must give any person who owns that quota a reasonable opportunity to make submissions and be heard on the questions of whether—
a: the quota is associated quota; and
b: if so, whether or not the Court should find in favour of the owner under subsection (3B)
3B: Where the Court is satisfied that associated quota exists, forfeiture must be considered in accordance with sections 255C(3) and 255D(2)
28: Provisions relating to forfeit property
Section 256
a: by repealing subsections (4)(c) (6)(c)
b: by omitting the expression ; and subsection (8)(a)
c: by repealing subsection (8)(b)
29: Decision of Committee
Section 293(5) 3 months 90 days
30: General regulations
Section 297(1)(o) and any understanding or any understanding
31: Provision relating to minimum quota holdings
Section 357
2: Every person who—
a: immediately before the repeal of section 28S of the Fisheries Act 1983 section 314 of this Act section 28S(1)(a) or section 28S(1)(b) of the Fisheries Act 1983
b: at the beginning of the fishing year in which this section comes into force is allocated, or has transferred to them under section 347 or section 347A Eighth Schedule of this Act section 74(1) of this Act section 74 of this Act section 28S of the Fisheries Act 1983
3: Where a lease was the basis for a person's allocation of annual catch entitlement for any stock referred to in subsection (2)(b) subsection (2)
4: This section is subject to section 340AA
32: Conversion of holdings from old register to new register
1: Section 32(3) Fisheries (Remedial Issues) Amendment Act 2001 principal Act (as substituted by section 74 of the Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act 1999
2: Section 74 Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act 1999
3: Clause 3(2) Fisheries Act Commencement Order 2001


1: Title
1: This Act is the Foundation for Research, Science, and Technology Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Foundation for Research, Science, and Technology Act 1990 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Contracts in relation to use of funds
Section 8 paragraph (a)
a: ensure that the process for determining the allocation of funds for the production of outputs relating to public good science and technology is designed to ensure contestability in the allocation of those funds; and. .
4: Foundation to fund schemes at direction of Minister
Section 8A(3) paragraph (a)
a: the scheme is intended to do any 1 or more of the following:
i: develop, or assist in the development of, skills relating to research, science, and technology, or any of them:
ii: facilitate research:
iii: promote or facilitate the application of the results of research:
iv: promote or facilitate the application of technological developments; and .


Gas Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Gas Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Gas Act 1992 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Application
Section 3(2) Nothing in this Act (other than sections 54(1)(n)(ii) and 55
4: Regulations
1: Section 54(2)(a) or any official standard
2: Section 54(2)(b) subparagraph (i)
ia: any official standard, or any part of an official standard; or .
3: Section 54 subsection (2)
2A: Regulations may require compliance with an official standard (or a specified part of an official standard) that relates to the subject matter of the regulations by referring to it in the regulations (with any additions or variations that may be specified in the regulations).
2B: That official standard (or the specified part), as it existed on the date of the inclusion (but with any specified additions or variations) is then deemed to form part of the regulations.
5: Regulations relating to information disclosure
1: Section 55(1)(c) which information shall include which information may include
2: Section 55(1) paragraph (g)
g: requiring, in respect of statements or information required from pipeline owners,â€”
i: the adoption, in the preparation or compilation of those statements or that information, of such methodology as is prescribed in the regulations or in any document published by or under the authority of the Secretary and referred to in the regulations:
ii: the disclosure, in the prescribed manner, of the methodology adopted in the preparation or compilation of those statements or that information:
iii: the inclusion of any matters prescribed in any document published by or under the authority of the Secretary and referred to in the regulations: .
3: Section 55 subsection (2)
2: The regulations may not require the disclosure of the names of the parties to, or the terms and conditions of, contracts made before 1 August 1990 but, if the contract is modified after that date, the regulations may require the disclosure of information as to the modification, the term or condition that has been modified (including its context), and the names (or characteristics) of the parties.
4: Section 55
4: References in this section to pipeline owners, gas wholesalers, gas retailers, and gas distributors include any person that is or was such a person for any part of a financial year.


1: Title
1: This Act is the Goods and Services Tax Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Imposition of goods and services tax on imports
Section 12 subsection (1)
1A: Goods and services tax is not payable under subsection (1) Customs and Excise Act 1996
a: the goods are intended solely for the use of an organisation, visiting force, expedition, or other body approved by the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Customs Service that may be established or temporarily based in New Zealand under an agreement or arrangement entered into by or on behalf of the Government of New Zealand with the Government of another State, the United Nations, or any other international organisation; or
b: the goods are intended solely for the use of a person temporarily resident in New Zealand for the purpose of serving as a member of any approved organisation, visiting force, expedition, or other body.


Juries Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Juries Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Juries Act 1981 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 1 January 2002.
3: Jury districts
1: Section 5(3) subsection (4) subsections (3A) (4)
2: Section 5 subsection (3)
3A: The District Court jury district for Kaikohe includes all places within 45 kilometres by the most practicable route from the courthouse in Kaikohe.
3: Section 5(4) of this section , or subsection (3) (3A)
4: Section 5(4) paragraph (b)
b: No place included in a District Court jury district for a Court town is,—
i: in the case of Kaikohe, more than 45 kilometres by the most practicable route from the courthouse in Kaikohe; and
ii: in the case of any other Court town, more than 30 kilometres by the most practicable route from the courthouse in that town.
4: Judge may order removal of trial if no courtroom available
Section 16A subsection (3)
3: No person is required to attend for jury service at the new venue if that venue is outside the jury district and is,—
a: in the case of the District Court jury district for Kaikohe, more than 45 kilometres by the most practicable route from that person's place of residence; or
b: in the case of any other jury district, more than 30 kilometres by the most practicable route from that person's place of residence.
5: Transitional provisions
1: Nothing in this Act affects the validity of any jury list or jury panel that was prepared and in use immediately before the commencement of this Act.
2: Nothing in this Act affects the validity of the composition of any jury that was constituted before the commencement of this Act and continued to serve after that date.
3: Nothing in this Act affects the validity of the composition of any jury that was constituted after the commencement of this Act from a jury list that was prepared and in use immediately before the commencement of this Act.
4: Nothing in this Act affects the validity of a summons that was issued under the principal Act before the commencement of this Act, and is intended to continue to have effect after that date.


Legal Services Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Legal Services Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Legal Services Act 2000 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: New
section 117A
1: The principal Act is amended by inserting, after section 117
117A: Repayments in respect of certain legal aid granted under former Act
1: This section applies if legal aid was granted under the former Act in respect of civil proceedings, but—
a: the proceedings were not commenced; or
b: the proceedings were commenced but not completed; or
c: there are no proceeds of the proceedings; or
d: the proceeds of the proceedings are not enough to cover the repayment payable (by virtue of section 15(2) section 18
2: The Agency may give the applicant concerned notice requiring the applicant to contribute a further amount if—
a: this section applies; and
b: a further contribution could have been required under the former Act.
3: The further amount required to be contributed under subsection (2)
4: This Act applies to a further amount required to be contributed under subsection (2)
5: This section applies in respect of completed proceedings—
a: whether they were completed before or after the commencement of this section; and
b: whether or not a repayment has previously been made or required to be made (before or after the commencement of this section) under section 15(2)
2: Section 117(1) but, subject to section 117A


National Parks Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the National Parks Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the National Parks Act 1980 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Existing national parks
Section 6
4: By virtue of Order in Council dated 3 April 2000 ( Gazette


1: Title
1: This Act is the New Zealand Council for Educational Research Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the New Zealand Council for Educational Research Act 1972 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Disqualification from membership of Council
Section 5(a) Mental Health Act 1969 Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992
4: New
section 20A The principal Act is amended by inserting, after section 20
20A: Delegation of powers
1: The Council may delegate to its chief executive officer all or any of its powers except the powers described in any of—
a: paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of section 14
b: sections 17, 18, 24, and 25
2: Every delegation must be in writing.
3: The chief executive officer may further delegate any power of the Council to a person appointed under section 15
a: the chief executive officer is authorised in writing to delegate the power; and
b: the delegation is in accordance with any conditions contained in the authorisation.
4: A power that has been delegated under subsection (3)
5: Every delegation continues in force until it is revoked by the Council or chief executive officer (as appropriate).
6: The delegation of a power does not prevent the Council from exercising that power, nor does it affect the responsibility of the Council for the actions of any person acting under the delegation.
5: Money to be paid into bank
1: Section 26 subsection (1)
1: The Council may open and maintain bank accounts.
2: Section 26(3) the bank a bank account
6: Council may establish imprest accounts
Section 27(1) to be kept at a branch or agency of the Bank of New Zealand at a bank


Pork Industry Board Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Pork Industry Board Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Pork Industry Board Act 1997 the principal Act
2: Commencement
1: Sections 3 4
2: The rest of this Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Management of Board
1: Section 13(2)(a) Five 4
2: Section 13(2)(b)
a: by omitting the expression 2 1
b: by omitting the expression 4 2
4: Schedule 2 Clauses 5(3) (6)(a) 5 4
5: Transitional provision
1: The term of office for directors representing region 1 (as defined in the Pork Industry Board Regulations 1999
2: Subsection (1)


1: Title
1: This Act is the Oaths and Declarations Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: New
section 9 The principal Act is amended by repealing section 9
9: Declarations made in New Zealand
A declaration made in New Zealand must be in the form in the First Schedule
a: a person enrolled as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court; or
b: a Justice of the Peace; or
c: a notary public; or
d: the Registrar or a Deputy Registrar of the Court of Appeal; or
e: a Registrar or Deputy Registrar of the High Court or a District Court; or
f: some other person authorised by law to administer an oath; or
g: a member of Parliament; or
h: a person who—
i: is a fellow of the body (incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908
ii: is acting in the employment of the holder of a practising certificate as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court; or
i: an employee of the Land Transport Safety Authority of New Zealand; or
j: an officer in the service of the Crown, or of a local authority within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1974 Gazette
4: Consequential repeals
The following enactments are repealed:
a: Oaths and Declarations Amendment Act 1965 (1965 No 102)
b: Oaths and Declarations Amendment Act 1972 (1972 No 89)
c: so much of Schedule 3 State-Owned Enterprises Act 1986
d: Oaths and Declarations Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 136)
e: so much of the Schedule Postal Services Act 1998


Postal Services Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Postal Services Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Postal Services Act 1998 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Regulations requiring disclosure of information
Section 61(2) paragraph (a)
a: requiring the Corporation to disclose information in relation to the extent to which, and the terms and conditions on which, the Corporation provides to postal operators other than New Zealand Post Limited, access to the Corporation's postal network for the purposes of providing postal delivery services: .


Sale of Liquor Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Sale of Liquor Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Term of office of members of Authority
1: Section 86 subsection (1)
1: Except as otherwise provided in this Act, a member of the Licensing Authority holds office for a term stated by the Governor-General on his or her appointment. A member may be reappointed.
1A: Except as provided in subsection (1B)
1B: The term stated may be less than 5 years if—
a: at the time of the appointment concerned—
i: 2 or 3 members hold office; and
ii: each of them was appointed for a term of 5 years; and
b: only 1 member is appointed at that time.
2: Subsections (1) (1B)


Telecommunications Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Telecommunications Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Telecommunications Act 1987 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: New section 2A substituted
The principal Act is amended by repealing section 2A
2A: Declaration of person as network operator
1: The purpose of this section is to facilitate entry into and competition in telecommunication markets.
2: A person may apply to the Minister to be declared a network operator for the purposes of this Act or any provisions of this Act.
3: The Minister must declare an applicant to be a network operator for the purposes of this Act or any provisions of this Act if the Minister is satisfied that a declaration is necessary to enable the applicant to commence or carry on a business of providing—
a: facilities for telecommunication between 10 or more other persons that enable at least 10 of those persons to communicate with each other; or
b: facilities for broadcasting to 500 or more other persons that enable programmes to be transmitted along a line or lines to each of those persons.
4: The Minister must revoke a declaration made under subsection (3)
5: A declaration under subsection (3) Gazette
6: A notice in the Gazette Regulations (Disallowance) Act 1989 Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989
4: New section 10A substituted
The principal Act is amended by repealing section 10A
10A: Application for call data warrant
1: Any member of the police or any Customs officer may apply to a District Court Judge for the issue of a call data warrant.
2: Any member of the police may apply to a Judge of the High Court for the issue of a call data warrant if the application is made together with an application to a Judge of the High Court for the issue of an interception warrant under the Crimes Act 1961 Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978
3: An application under this section must be made in writing and on oath.
5: Transitional provision for Orders in Council made under old section 2A
1: Despite section 3 section 2A section 3
2: The Governor-General may, by Order in Council made on the recommendation of the Minister, revoke a declaration made under section 2A(3) section 3
3: The Minister must make a recommendation under subsection (2)
a: facilities for telecommunication between 10 or more other persons that enable at least 10 of those persons to communicate with each other; or
b: facilities for broadcasting to 500 or more other persons that enable programmes to be transmitted along a line or lines to each of those persons.
6: Consequential amendments to principal Act
The principal Act is amended in the manner set out in the Schedule.


District Courts Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the District Courts Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the District Courts Act 1947 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent
3: Payment and recovery of fees
Section 113 subsection (2)
2: No Registrar or Deputy Registrar may do any act for which a fee is payable unless the amount of the fee prescribed or determined under any enactment is paid or unless payment of that amount is waived or postponed.
2A: An act for which a fee is payable is not invalid simply because the fee has not been paid.
4: Regulations
1: Section 123 paragraph (b)
ba: in order to promote access to justice, empowering Registrars or Deputy Registrars to waive, reduce, or postpone the payment of a fee required in connection with a proceeding or an intended proceeding (including a proceeding in a Disputes Tribunal), or to refund, in whole or in part, such a fee that has already been paid, if satisfied on the basis of criteria specified under paragraph (bb)
i: the person otherwise responsible for payment of the fee is unable to pay or absorb the fee in whole or in part; or
ii: unless 1 or more of those powers are exercised in respect of a proceeding that concerns a matter of genuine public interest, the proceeding is unlikely to be commenced or continued:
bb: prescribing, for the purposes of the exercise of a power under paragraph (ba)
i: for assessing a person's ability to pay a fee; and
ii: for identifying proceedings that concern matters of genuine public interest:
bc: empowering Registrars or Deputy Registrars to postpone the payment of a fee pending the determination of—
i: an application for the exercise of a power specified in paragraph (ba)
ii: an application for review under section 123A
bd: making provision in relation to the postponement, under the regulations, of the payment of any fee, which provision may (without limitation) include provision—
i: for the recovery of the fee after the expiry of the period of postponement; and
ii: for restrictions to apply (after the expiry of the period of postponement and so long as the fee remains unpaid) on the steps that may be taken in the proceedings in respect of which the fee is payable:
be: providing for the manner in which an application for the exercise of a power specified in paragraph (ba) or paragraph (bc)
2: Section 123 subsection (2)
2: No fee is payable for an application for the exercise of a power specified in subsection (1)(ba) or (bc)
5: New section 123A inserted
The principal Act is amended by inserting, after section 123
123A: Reviews of decisions of Registrars concerning fees
1: Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of a Registrar or Deputy Registrar under regulations made under section 123(1)(ba)
2: An application under subsection (1)
3: Applications under this section may be made on an informal basis.
4: Reviews under this section are—
a: conducted by way of rehearing of the matter in respect of which the Registrar or Deputy Registrar made the decision; and
b: dealt with on the papers, unless the Judge directs otherwise.
5: On dealing with an application for a review of a decision of a Registrar or Deputy Registrar, the Judge may confirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Registrar or the Deputy Registrar.
6: No fee is payable for an application under this section. 1991 No 71 s 16


Weights and Measures Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Weights and Measures Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Weights and Measures Act 1987 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Interpretation
Section 2 food
a: any ingredient or nutrient or other constituent of any food or drink, whether that ingredient or nutrient or other constituent is consumed or represented for consumption by human beings by itself or when used in the preparation of or mixed with or added to any food or drink; and
b: anything that is or is intended to be mixed with or added to any food or drink; and
c: chewing gum, and any ingredient of chewing gum, and anything that is or is intended to be mixed with or added to chewing gum. .
4: Regulations
Section 41 paragraph (u)
ua: regulating the marking and labelling of quantity on any food, and on any package containing food, that is for sale: .


Judicature Amendment Act 2001

1: Title
1: This Act is the Judicature Amendment Act 2001.
2: In this Act, the Judicature Act 1908 the principal Act
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent
3: New section 53 substituted
The principal Act is amended by repealing section 53
53: Fees to be paid into Crown Bank Account
All fees received under this Act must be paid into a Crown Bank Account.
4: Regulations
Section 100A paragraph (d)
d: in order to promote access to justice, empowering Registrars or Deputy Registrars of the High Court and the Court of Appeal to waive, reduce, or postpone the payment of a fee required in connection with a proceeding or an intended proceeding, or to refund, in whole or in part, such a fee that has already been paid, if satisfied on the basis of criteria specified under paragraph (da)
i: the person otherwise responsible for payment of the fee is unable to pay or absorb the fee in whole or in part; or
ii: unless 1 or more of those powers are exercised in respect of a proceeding that concerns a matter of genuine public interest, the proceeding is unlikely to be commenced or continued:
da: prescribing, for the purposes of the exercise of a power under paragraph (d)
i: for assessing a person's ability to pay a fee; and
ii: for identifying proceedings that concern matters of genuine public interest:
db: empowering Registrars or Deputy Registrars of the High Court and the Court of Appeal to postpone the payment of a fee pending the determination of—
i: an application for the exercise of a power specified in paragraph (d)
ii: an application for review under section 100B
dc: making provision in relation to the postponement, under the regulations, of the payment of any fee, which provision may (without limitation) include provision—
i: for the recovery of the fee after the expiry of the period of postponement; and
ii: for restrictions to apply (after the expiry of the period of postponement and so long as the fee remains unpaid) on the steps that may be taken in the proceedings in respect of which the fee is payable:
dd: providing for the manner in which an application for the exercise of a power specified in paragraph (d) or paragraph (db) .
2: Section 100A subsection (2)
2: No fee is payable for an application for the exercise of a power specified in subsection (1)(d) or (db)
5: New section 100B added
The principal Act is amended by adding the following section:
100B: Reviews of decisions of Registrars concerning fees
1: Any person who is aggrieved by any decision of a Registrar or Deputy Registrar under regulations made under section 100A(d)
a: in the case of a decision by the Registrar or a Deputy Registrar of the Court of Appeal, to a Judge of that Court:
b: in the case of a decision by a Registrar or Deputy Registrar of the High Court, to a Judge or a Master of that Court.
2: An application under subsection (1)
3: Applications under this section may be made on an informal basis.
4: Reviews under this section are—
a: conducted by way of rehearing of the matter in respect of which the Registrar or Deputy Registrar made the decision; and
b: dealt with on the papers, unless the Judge or Master directs otherwise.
5: On dealing with an application for a review of a decision of a Registrar or Deputy Registrar, the Judge or Master may confirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Registrar or the Deputy Registrar.
6: No fee is payable for an application under this section. 1991 No 71 s 16 .