1: Title
This Act is the Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
1: This Act, except sections 5 8
2: Sections 5 8
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Act 1989 principal Act 2015-02-24 Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Act 1989 See section 2(1) 2016-02-23 Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Act 1989 See section 2(2)
1: Amendments to Part 3 (Levies)
4: Section 14 amended (Purpose of levies)
1: After section 14(2)(b)
ba: compliance by the Crown with New Zealand’s obligation, under Article 2 of the International Energy Agreement, to maintain the emergency reserve commitment set out in that Article; and .
2: After section 14(2)
3: Levies recovered under section 24 subsection (2)(ba) subsection (2)(ba)
4: In this section, International Energy Agreement
5: Section 24 replaced (Petroleum or engine fuel monitoring levy)
Replace section 24
24: Petroleum or engine fuel monitoring levy
1: A levy is payable at the rate prescribed under section 33 section 35(1)(fa)
2: The levy must be paid to the New Zealand Customs Service—
a: by the person who would be liable to pay any excise duty or excise-equivalent duty on the petroleum or engine fuel under the Customs and Excise Act 1996
b: when any excise duty or excise-equivalent duty would be paid if any were payable.
3: The New Zealand Customs Service must collect the levy on behalf of the Crown.
4: Section 28 (which provides a penalty for late payment of a levy) does not apply in respect of the levy.
6: Section 26 repealed (Rebates)
Repeal section 26
7: Section 29 replaced (Recovery of levies)
Replace section 29
29: Recovery of levies
All money payable to the Secretary or the New Zealand Customs Service under this Part is—
a: a debt due to the Crown; and
b: recoverable by the Crown in a court of competent jurisdiction.
8: Section 30 replaced (Payment of levy into account)
Replace section 30
30: Payment of levy into Crown Bank Account
All money received by the Secretary or the New Zealand Customs Service under this Part must be paid into a Crown Bank Account.
9: Section 33 replaced (Rates of levies, etc, may be prescribed)
Replace section 33
33: Regulations prescribing levy rates
1: The Governor-General may, by Order in Council made on the recommendation of the Minister, make regulations prescribing, for levies that are payable under this Part
a: amounts or rates of the levies; or
b: formulas for calculating amounts or rates of the levies.
2: However, an amount or rate prescribed, or calculated using a prescribed formula, must not exceed any maximum amount or rate set out in this Part.
3: Before recommending that regulations be made under this section, the Minister must consult persons or organisations considered by the Minister to represent the persons affected by the levy concerned.
4: Regulations made under subsection (1)
a: if made on or before 30 June in any year, expire on the close of 31 December of that year unless they are expressly confirmed by an Act of Parliament passed during that year; and
b: if made on or after 1 July in any year, expire on the close of 31 December in the following year unless they are expressly confirmed by an Act of Parliament passed before the end of that following year.
2: Amendments to Part 4 (Miscellaneous provisions)
10: Section 35 amended (Regulations)
1: Replace the heading to section 35 Other regulations
2: After section 35(1)(f)
fa: prescribing, in respect of the levy that is payable under section 24 .


Gambling Amendment Act 2015

1: Title
This Act is the Gambling Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Gambling Act 2003 2015-03-03 Gambling Act 2003
1: Amendments to preliminary provisions
4: Purpose
1: Section 3(b) the harm caused by harm from
2: Section 3(f) gambling and the conduct of with
5: Interpretation
1: Section 4(1) allocation allocate
a: that is a New Zealand lottery or part of a New Zealand lottery, means to determine, in accordance with section 248, the tickets that are prize-bearing tickets or the prize that each ticket bears:
b: that is not a New Zealand lottery or part of a New Zealand lottery, means to determine wholly by chance the tickets that are prize-bearing tickets or the prize that each ticket bears .
2: Section 4(1) apply distribute EFTPOS device gambling assets .
3: The definition of class 4 venue section 4(1) conduct operate
4: The definition of gaming machine section 4(1)
a: means a device, whether totally or partly mechanically or electronically operated, that—
i: is adapted or designed and constructed for gambling; and
ii: is played or confers a right to participate, whether totally or partly, by the insertion of money into it or by the direct or indirect payment of money by any other means; and .
5: Paragraph (d) of the definition of gaming machine section 4(1)
iiia: a jackpot device that links a series of gaming machines and that can only be played through those gaming machines; or .
6: Section 4(1) illegal gambling illegal gambling 17(3), or 17A(2) .
7: The definition of infringement offence section 4(1)
b: an offence prescribed as an infringement offence by regulations made under section 360 .
8: Section 4(1) instant game instant game .
9: Paragraph (b)(v) of the definition of key person section 4(1) contracted to service who services
10: Section 4(1) net proceeds net proceeds
a: the actual, reasonable, and necessary costs, levies, and taxes incurred in conducting the gambling; and
b: the actual, reasonable, and necessary costs incurred in complying with whichever of the following apply to the gambling:
i: this Act or any other relevant Act:
ii: an operator’s licence:
iii: a venue licence; and
c: the amount by which any gambling asset is depreciated in each year in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice (as defined in section 108) and, where applicable, the depreciation rates set under section 116; and
d: any loss from selling or disposing of a gambling asset at a price or value below the gambling asset's book value at the time of the sale or disposal .
11: Paragraph (a) of the definition of New Zealand lottery section 4(1) promoted by the Lotteries Commission under subpart 2 of Part 3 by means of conducted by the Lotteries Commission under subpart 2 of Part 3 that is
12: The definition of relevant offence section 4(1)
b: an offence considered by the Secretary or the Gambling Commission (as the case may be) to be relevant; or .
13: The definition of remote interactive gambling section 4(1)
a: includes—
i: gambling by a person at a distance by interaction through a communication device; or
ii: the conduct of gambling described in subparagraph (i) .
14: Paragraph (b)(i) of the definition of remote interactive gambling section 4(1) promoted conducted
15: Section 4(1) responsible gambling responsible gambling
a: that is lawful, fair, and honest; and
b: conducted—
i: in a safe and secure environment; and
ii: without pressure or devices that encourage or may encourage gambling at levels that cause or may cause harm; and
c: by informed participants who understand the nature of the activity and do not participate in ways that cause or may cause harm; and
d: conducted in a manner that is consistent with the general law of New Zealand, including being consistent with the maintenance of law and order .
16: The definition of sales promotion scheme section 4(1) restricted or prize
17: The definition of sales promotion scheme
c: the person is not required to pay direct or indirect consideration other than to purchase the goods or services promoted (except the cost, at the standard rate, incurred in submitting an entry into the promotion, for example, the cost of postage at the standard rate or sending a telecommunication by mobile telephone at the standard rate); and .
18: The definition of venue operator section 4(1) venue operator .
19: Section 4
2A: For the purposes of the definition of sales promotion scheme
a: is determined solely by a telecommunications provider or other service provider who is not associated with the sales promotion scheme; and
b: relates solely to the communication cost incurred in submitting an entry into the promotion and does not reflect cost incurred in participating in the promotion.
2B: In this Act, a reference to possibility, in relation to problem gambling or underage gambling, is a reference to risk, and vice versa.
6: New section 5 substituted
Section 5
5: Extended meaning of conduct
In this Act, conduct
a: organising, using, managing, supervising, and operating (but not playing) gambling or gambling equipment:
b: distributing the turnover of gambling (for example, by paying prizes, meeting costs, or making grants):
c: selling tickets to participate in gambling:
d: promoting gambling:
e: assisting in activities described in paragraphs (a) to (d)
7: New section 8A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 8
8A: Act binds the Crown
This Act binds the Crown.
2: Amendments to provisions relating to classes of gambling and institutions
8: What is increase in casino gambling
1: Section 12
1: Decisions on what constitutes an increase in the opportunities for casino gambling are a function of the Gambling Commission.
2: Section 12(2) Casino Control Authority, or the Gambling Commission, Gambling  Commission
9: Advertising overseas gambling prohibited
Section 16(2)(e) overseas gambling
10: New section 17 substituted
Section 17
17: Regulations may restrict or prohibit prizes
1: The Governor-General may, by Order in Council, make regulations that, consistent with the purpose of this Act, restrict or prohibit any property (whether real or personal) or services being offered or used as a prize for gambling.
2: Regulations made under subsection (1)
a: specify a quantity or dollar value of any property or services that may not be offered or used as a prize for gambling:
b: specify circumstances in which—
i: any property or services may not be offered or used as a prize for gambling:
ii: a quantity or dollar value of any property or services may not be offered or used as a prize for gambling:
c: apply to all gambling or to particular games, or categories, classes, or forms of gambling.
3: Gambling that offers or uses any property or services as a prize in breach of regulations made under subsection (1)
4: In this section, property or services
11: New section 17A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 17
17A: Retail value of non-cash prize must be stated
1: A person who is conducting gambling must inform participants, at the time and place of sale of the tickets, of the retail value and characteristics of any non-cash prize offered or used as a prize for the gambling.
2: Gambling that offers or uses any non-cash prize in breach of subsection (1)
12: Secretary may categorise gambling
Section 21
1: The Secretary may, by notice in the Gazette
a: the categorisation contributes to achieving the purpose of this Act; and
b: the level of risk associated with the game, or category or class of game, or form of gambling justifies the categorisation.
13: Meaning of class 1 gambling
1: Section 22
da: there are game rules for the gambling; and .
2: Section 22(e) , and the conduct of the gambling, gambling
14: Meaning of class 2 gambling
1: Section 24
da: there are game rules for the gambling; and .
2: Section 24(e) , and the conduct of the gambling, gambling
15: Meaning of class 3 gambling
1: Section 27
ba: there are game rules for the gambling; and .
2: Section 27(c) , and the conduct of the gambling, gambling
16: New section 30 substituted
Section 30
30: Meaning of class 4 gambling
In this Act, class 4 gambling
a: the net proceeds from the gambling are applied to, or distributed for, authorised purposes; and
b: no commission is paid to, or received by, a person for conducting the gambling; and
c: there are game rules for the gambling; and
d: the gambling, and the conduct of the gambling, satisfies relevant game rules; and
e: either—
i: the Secretary has categorised the gambling as class 4 gambling and not as another class of gambling; or
ii: the gambling utilises or involves a gaming machine.
17: Status of New Zealand Racing Board and racing clubs
Section 33
1: The New Zealand Racing Board and societies that are racing clubs under the Racing Act 2003 must be treated as corporate societies—
a: for the purposes of—
i: a class 4 operator's licence or class 4 venue licence; or
ii: an application for, or the renewal or amendment of, either licence; and
b: that, for the purposes of a class 4 operator's licence or a class 4 venue licence, apply net proceeds from class 4 gambling to an authorised purpose.
1A: Despite subsection (1)(b) section 52A
18: New section 34 substituted
Section 34
34: Meaning of casino gambling
In this Act, casino gambling
a: means gambling—
i: for which there are game rules; and
ii: that satisfies those game rules; and
iii: which is conducted in accordance with those game rules; and
iv: to which both a casino venue licence and casino operator’s licence apply; but
b: does not include gambling conducted by the New Zealand Racing Board referred to in section 120.
19: Secretary must investigate applicant for class 3 operator's licence
Section 36(3) 10 7
20: Content and conditions of class 3 operator's licence
Section 38(2)(a) risks of players becoming problem gamblers the risk of problem gambling
21: New section 38A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 38
38A: Continuing obligations of class 3 operator
Every society that holds a class 3 operator’s licence must, in relation to class 3 gambling conducted by the society, ensure that at all times—
a: the purpose of that gambling is to raise money for authorised purposes; and
b: the net proceeds from that gambling are maximised and the operating costs of that gambling are minimised; and
c: the costs incurred in conducting that gambling are actual, reasonable, and necessary; and
d: the net proceeds from that gambling are applied to or distributed for authorised purposes; and
e: all applicable regulatory requirements are complied with.
22: Renewal of class 3 operator’s licence
1: Section 41(1) operates conducts
2: Section 41(5)
ab: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant complies with section 38A .
3: Section 41(5)(b) including the obligations set out in section 38A relevant requirements of this Act,
23: Amending class 3 operator’s licence
Section 42
5: The Secretary must refuse to amend a class 3 operator’s licence if—
a: any investigations carried out by the Secretary cause the Secretary not to be satisfied about any of the matters specified in section 37; or
b: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant complies with section 38A
c: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant will comply with all relevant requirements of this Act, including the obligations set out in section 38A
24: Suspension or cancellation of class 3 operator’s licence
1: Section 43(1)
b: the society is failing, or has failed, to comply with the obligations set out in section 38A or with any other relevant requirements, minimum standards, game rules, or licence conditions of this Act; or .
2: Section 43
3: The Secretary may exercise the power of suspension conferred by this section in respect of any breach that falls within any of paragraphs (a) to (c) of subsection (1), whether or not—
a: the breach continues at the time that the power is exercised or is proposed to be exercised:
b: a penalty is prescribed for the breach.
25: Procedure for suspending, cancelling, or refusing to amend or renew class 3 operator’s licence
1: Section 44(4)
c: the reason for the suspension.
2: Section 44
4A: Where the licence is suspended because of a continuing breach, the Secretary must notify the society of—
a: the matters to be dealt with in order for the Secretary to consider withdrawing the suspension before the end of the suspension period; and
b: the consequences of not dealing with the matters identified.
26: Application for class 4 operator’s licence
1: Section 50(2)(c)
a: by omitting risks risk
b: by inserting corporate including the
2: Section 50(2)
da: in the case of an applicant that proposes to apply some or all of its net proceeds from the class 4 gambling to an authorised purpose, information to assist the Secretary to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements of section 52A(1) .
3: Section 50(2)(e) operates mainly to distribute mainly or wholly distributes
4: Section 50(2)(f) class 4 gambling, history in gambling conducting class 4 gambling
27: Secretary must investigate applicant for class 4 operator's licence
Section 51(3) 10 7
28: Grounds for granting class 4 operator’s licence
1: Section 52(1)(g) risks risk
2: Section 52(1)(j) club that intends to operate gambling equipment on its own non-commercial premises, the New Zealand Racing Board, or a racing club class 4 venue licence application, which was not or is not required under section 65(3) or (4) to be accompanied by a class 4 venue agreement
3: Section 52(4)(a) 10 7
4: Section 52(4)(a) ; and :
iv: been a director of a company that has been placed in receivership or put into liquidation, and been involved in the events leading to the company being placed in receivership or put into liquidation:
v: been prohibited or disqualified from acting as a director or promoter of, or in any way, whether directly or indirectly, being concerned or taking part in the management of, a company under section 382, 383, or 385 of the Companies Act 1993:
vi: been prohibited from acting as a director or directly or indirectly being concerned, or taking part, in the management of a company under section 299 of the Insolvency Act 2006; and .
5: Section 52(4)
b: the financial position and credit history of the applicant and each key person; and .
29: New section 52A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 52
52A: Circumstances in which corporate society may apply net proceeds to authorised purpose
1: A corporate society may apply some or all of its net proceeds to an authorised purpose only if the Secretary is satisfied that the corporate society’s primary activity is itself an authorised purpose and the conduct of gambling by the corporate society is only incidental to that activity.
2: When considering whether subsection (1)
a: whether the corporate society can demonstrate a significant history of carrying out activities that are authorised purposes; and
b: whether the corporate society’s governing document is consistent with the corporate society having a primary objective of carrying out activities that are authorised purposes.
3: When considering whether subsection (1)
a: whether the club has, or had before merging under section 95, a significant history of operating as a club for club purposes; and
b: whether the club has substantial active membership.
30: Content and conditions of class 4 operator’s licence
1: Section 53(1) granted after the commencement of this section
2: Section 53(2)(a) risks of players becoming problem gamblers the risk of problem gambling
31: New section 53A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 53
53A: Continuing obligations of class 4 operator
Every corporate society that holds a class 4 operator’s licence must, in relation to class 4 gambling conducted by the corporate society, ensure that, at all times,—
a: the purpose of conducting that gambling is to raise money for authorised purposes; and
b: the net proceeds from that gambling are maximised and the operating costs of that gambling are minimised; and
c: the costs incurred in conducting that gambling are actual, reasonable, and necessary; and
d: the net proceeds from that gambling are applied to, or distributed for, authorised purposes; and
e: the risks of problem gambling posed by that gambling are minimised; and
f: all applicable regulatory requirements are complied with.
32: Renewal of class 4 operator’s licence
Section 56
5: The Secretary must refuse to renew a class 4 operator’s licence if—
a: any investigations carried out by the Secretary cause the Secretary not to be satisfied about any of the matters specified in section 52; or
b: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant complies with section 53A
c: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant will comply with all applicable regulatory requirements of this Act, including the obligations set out in section 53A Gazette
33: Amending class 4 operator’s licence
Section 57
5: The Secretary must refuse to amend a class 4 operator’s licence if—
a: any investigations carried out by the Secretary cause the Secretary not to be satisfied about any of the matters specified in section 52; or
b: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant complies with section 53A
c: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant will comply with all relevant requirements of this Act, including the obligations set out in section 53A Gazette
34: Suspension or cancellation of class 4 operator’s licence
1: Section 58(1)
b: the corporate society is failing, or has failed, to comply with all relevant requirements of this Act, including the obligations set out in section 53A Gazette .
2: Section 58
3: The Secretary may exercise the power of suspension conferred by this section in respect of any breach that falls within any of paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (1) whether or not—
a: the breach continues at the time that the power is exercised or is proposed to be exercised:
b: a penalty is prescribed for the breach.
35: Procedure for suspending, cancelling, or refusing to amend or renew class 4 operator’s licence
1: Section 59(4)
c: the reason for the suspension.
2: Section 59
4A: Where the licence is suspended because of a continuing breach, the Secretary must notify the society of—
a: the matters to be dealt with in order for the Secretary to consider withdrawing the suspension before the end of the suspension period; and
b: the consequences of not dealing with the matters identified.
36: Application for class 4 venue licence
1: Section 65(2)(d) risks risk
2: Section 65(2)(e) class 4 gambling, history in gambling, conducting class 4 gambling,
3: Section 65(2)(k) for a class 4 venue that is not established before the commencement of this section, if the application relates to a venue for which a class 4 venue licence was not held at the time of commencement of this section,
37: Secretary must investigate applicant for class 4 venue licence
1: Section 66(4) 10 7
2: Section 66(6) or (2)
38: Grounds for granting class 4 venue licence
1: Section 67(1)(b) minimal minimised
2: Section 67(1)(l) for a class 4 venue that is not established before the commencement of this section, if the application relates to a venue for which a class 4 venue licence was not held at the time of commencement of this section,
3: Section 67(1)(m) to which section 65(3) applies that is required under section 65(3) to be accompanied by a class 4 venue agreement
4: Section 67(1)
s: the applicant is able to comply with all other applicable regulatory requirements.
39: Determining suitability for class 4 venue licence
Section 68(1)(a)
a: omitting he or she has, within the last 10 he, she, or it has, within the last 7
b: adding the following subparagraphs:
iv: been a director of a company that has been placed in receivership or put into liquidation, and been involved in the events leading to the company being placed in receivership or put into liquidation:
v: been prohibited or disqualified from acting as a director or promoter of, or in any way, whether directly or indirectly, being concerned or taking part in the management of, a company under section 382, 383, or 385 of the Companies Act 1993:
vi: been prohibited from acting as a director or directly or indirectly being concerned, or taking part, in the management of a company under section 299 of the Insolvency Act 2006: .
40: New section 69A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 69
69A: Continuing obligations of corporate society in relation to class 4 venue licence
A corporate society that holds a class 4 venue licence must, in relation to class 4 gambling conducted at the class 4 venue for which the licence is held, ensure that, at all times,—
a: the possibility of persons under 18 years old gaining access to class 4 gambling at the venue is minimised; and
b: the corporate society owns all gambling equipment (except for electronic monitoring systems) that it operates at the venue; and
c: the corporate society does not operate any gambling equipment that is financed by the manufacturer, distributor, or vendor of the equipment; and
d: all gambling equipment operated at the venue meets relevant minimum standards; and
e: the venue is not used mainly for operating gaming machines; and
f: if the New Zealand Racing Board is the licensee, the venue is used mainly for racing betting or sports betting; and
g: the risk of problem gambling is minimised.
41: Content and conditions of class 4 venue licence
1: Section 70(1) granted after the commencement of this section
2: Section 70(1)
ca: the name of the class 4 venue; and .
3: Section 70(2)(a) procedures conditions
4: Section 70(2)(c) procedures for banking conditions concerning the banking of
5: Section 70(2)
fa: conditions to minimise the possibility of problem gambling at the venue: .
6: Section 70(2)(g) procedures to encourage conditions encouraging
42: Significant changes in relation to class 4 venue licence must be notified
1: Section 71(1)
da: the venue manager changes: .
2: Section 71(1)(g) , under section 79(1)(a), surrendered
43: Renewal of class 4 venue licence
Section 72
5: The Secretary must refuse to renew a class 4 venue licence if—
a: the applicant does not hold the associated operator’s licence; or
b: any investigations carried out by the Secretary cause the Secretary not to be satisfied about any of the matters specified in section 67; or
c: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant complies with section 69A
d: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant will comply with all relevant requirements of this Act, including the obligations set out in section 69A Gazette
44: Amending class 4 venue licence
Section 73
5: The Secretary must refuse to amend a class 4 venue licence if—
a: the applicant does not hold the associated operator’s licence; or
b: any investigations carried out by the Secretary cause the Secretary not to be satisfied about any of the matters specified in section 67; or
c: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant complies with section 69A
d: the Secretary is not satisfied that the applicant will comply with all relevant requirements of this Act, including the obligations set out in section 69A Gazette
45: Suspension or cancellation of class 4 venue licence
1: Section 74(1)
b: the corporate society is failing, or has failed, to comply with all relevant requirements of this Act, including the obligations set out in section 69A Gazette .
2: Section 74
3: The Secretary may exercise the power of suspension conferred by this section in respect of any breach that falls within any of paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (1) whether or not—
a: the breach continues at the time that the power is exercised or is proposed to be exercised:
b: a penalty is prescribed for the breach.
46: Procedure for suspending, cancelling, or refusing to amend or renew class 4 venue licence
1: Section 75(4)
c: the reason for the suspension.
2: Section 75
4A: Where the licence is suspended because of a continuing breach, the Secretary must notify the society of—
a: the matters to be dealt with in order for the Secretary to consider withdrawing the suspension before the end of the suspension period; and
b: the consequences of not dealing with the matters identified.
47: Certain information must be displayed at class 4 venue
Section 82(1)(c)
a: inserting mainly or wholly are
b: repealing subparagraph (ii) and substituting the following subparagraph:
ii: the corporate society’s contact details for submitting complaints regarding the distribution of net proceeds; and .
48: Obligation on disposal of gaming machines
1: Section 83(1) or former holder holder
2: Section 83(1)
aa: the manufacturer, model, and serial number of the gaming machine and any other details necessary to identify the gaming machine with ease; and .
3: Section 83(1)(b) if relevant, the name
4: Section 83(2) or former holder holder
49: Disabling gambling equipment
Section 85(6) or a person appointed under section 88 to implement and operate the system Crown
50: Holder of class 4 operator’s licence must connect to electronic monitoring system
1: Section 86
1: The holder of a class 4 operator’s licence must connect the following gambling equipment to an electronic monitoring system specified by the Secretary in a notice to the holder:
a: all gaming machines under the holder’s control; and
b: any other gambling equipment, or classes of gambling equipment, specified by the Secretary by notice in the Gazette
2: Section 86(3)
a: to particular corporate societies or classes of corporate society: .
3: Section 86(4)
4: Section 86
6: A notice under subsection (1)(b)
51: Secretary may select monitor
Section 88
2: Despite subsection (1) subsection (1)
52: Limit on number of gaming machines for which class 4 venue licence held on 17 October 2001
Section 92(2) and (3) society corporate society
53: Limit on number of gaming machines for which class 4 venue licence granted after 17 October 2001 but before commencement
1: Section 93(2) society corporate society
2: Section 93(3) to (7)
3: Section 93(8) society corporate society
54: Ministerial discretion to permit more gaming machines if clubs merge
1: Section 95(1)(c) to which section 92 applies
2: Section 95
3: The Minister may approve an application under subsection (2) as the Minister sees fit.
3: Section 95(6)
a: omitting from paragraph (a) the previous any previous
b: repealing paragraph (b) and substituting the following paragraph:
b: a corporate society may not, within 6 months after the cancellation, submit an application for a class 4 venue licence in relation to any of the class 4 venues referred to in paragraph (a)
55: Ministerial discretion to permit more than 9 machines at certain class 4 venues
1: Section 96
3: The Minister may approve an application under subsection (2) as the Minister sees fit.
2: Section 96
5A: On the issue of a new class 4 venue licence,—
a: the Secretary must cancel any previous class 4 venue licences held by the corporate society, and there is no right of appeal against that cancellation; and
b: a corporate society may not, within 6 months after the cancellation, submit an application for a class 4 venue licence in relation to any of the class 4 venues referred to in paragraph (a)
56: New section 98 substituted
Section 98
98: When territorial authority consent required
A territorial authority consent is required in the following circumstances:
a: if a corporate society proposes to increase the number of gaming machines that may be operated at a class 4 venue (whether by way of an application for, or amendment to, a class 4 venue licence, and whether or not in association with an application for ministerial discretion under section 95 or 96):
b: if a corporate society applies for a class 4 venue licence and a class 4 venue licence has not been held by any corporate society for the venue within the last 6 months:
c: if a corporate society proposes, in accordance with a relocation policy of the territorial authority, to change the venue to which a class 4 venue licence currently applies.
57: Considering and determining application for territorial authority consent
1: Section 100(1)(a) and determine consider
2: Section 100(1)(b)(i) (but with no other condition) venue
3: Section 100
5: A territorial authority consent for a class 4 venue expires 6 months after its date of issue if no application for a class 4 venue licence in relation to the venue has been submitted.
58: Adoption and review of class 4 venue policy
Section 102(1)(a) corporate each
59: Provision of information relating to class 4 venues in territorial authority district
Section 103(a) corporate each
60: Gaming machine profits must be banked
1: Section 104
1: A venue manager must bank all gaming machine profits from class 4 gambling directly into a dedicated account for gaming machine profits specified by, and in the name of, the holder of the class 4 operator’s licence at a registered bank in New Zealand.
2: Section 104(2) The gaming machine profits must be banked The venue manager must bank the gaming machine profits
3: Section 104
3: If a venue manager contravenes subsection (1)
a: must advise the Secretary of the contravention as soon as possible after becoming aware of the contravention; and
b: must immediately—
i: take steps to disable all gaming machines at the class 4 venue and advise the Secretary of the disablement; or
ii: request the Secretary to disable all gaming machines at the class 4 venue by means of the electronic monitoring system; and
c: must not subsequently enable, or if paragraph (b)(ii) subsection (1)
4: Section 104(4) subsection (1) or (3) this section
5: Section 104
5: In this section and sections 105 and 105A gaming machine profits
61: Interest, etc, on gaming machine profits
1: Section 105
1: The holder of a class 4 operator’s licence must ensure that the interest or other investment return on the gaming machine profits referred to in section 104, plus any gain above the book value from the sale of gambling assets, is credited directly to or banked directly into (as the case may be) a dedicated account for gaming machine profits in the name of the holder of the class 4 operator’s licence at a registered bank in New Zealand.
2: Section 105(3)
62: New section 105A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 105
105A: Management of gaming machine profits bank account
1: The holder of a class 4 operator’s licence must not meet the costs of the class 4 gambling operation or apply funds to, or distribute funds for, authorised purposes except from a dedicated account for gaming machine profits referred to in section 104(1) or 105(1)
2: Unless the Secretary gives consent to some or all of the gaming machine profits, interest, investment return, and any gain above the book value from the sale of gambling assets being transferred to another bank account, the gaming machine profits, interest, investment return, and any gain above the book value from the sale of gambling assets must remain in the account for the gaming machine profits until the class 4 operator either—
a: uses the gaming machine profits, interest, investment return, and any gain above the book value from the sale of gambling assets to meet the costs of the class 4 gambling operation; or
b: applies the gaming machine profits, interest, investment return, and any gain above the book value from the sale of gambling assets to, or distributes the gaming machine profits, interest, investment return, and any gain above the book value from the sale of gambling assets for, authorised purposes.
3: A holder of a class 4 operator’s licence who contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.
63: Corporate society must apply or distribute net proceeds from class 4 gambling to or for authorised purpose
1: Section 106
1A: To avoid doubt, the requirement in subsection (1) for a corporate society to apply or distribute the net proceeds from class 4 gambling is subject to the restriction in section 52A
2: Section 106(3)(b) applied or yet
64: Contents of annual report
Section 108(1) to or gambling
65: Annual review of criteria for distribution of net proceeds
Section 109 operates mainly to distribute mainly or wholly distributes
66: Publication requirements for corporate societies
1: Section 110(1) conducts class 4 gambling mainly to distribute mainly or wholly distributes
2: Section 110(3)(c) net distribution of
67: Application or distribution of net proceeds when corporate society ceases class 4 gambling
Section 111
1: A corporate society that has not operated class 4 gambling for a period of more than 4 weeks must, unless it has notified the Secretary and the Secretary has agreed that it may remain inactive for a further specified period,—
a: report to the Secretary within 20 working days of the end of that 4-week period on how and when it proposes to apply or distribute the remaining net proceeds to or for authorised purposes; and
b: promptly sell all gambling assets and apply or distribute any gain above the book value from the sale of gambling assets to or for authorised purposes; and
c: promptly apply or distribute all other remaining net proceeds from its conduct of class 4 gambling to or for authorised purposes.
1A: A corporate society that has applied or distributed net proceeds in accordance with subsection (1)(b) or (c)
a: any gain above the book value from the sale of gambling assets; and
b: the final application or distribution of net proceeds from class 4 gambling under subsection (1)
68: Key persons must not be involved in certain activities or decisions
1: Section 113 in relation to a venue in relation to a class 4 venue licence
2: Section 113(1) to which section 65(3) applies , the application for which was required under section 65(3) to be accompanied by a class 4 venue agreement,
3: Section 113(1)
c: provide, or be involved in decisions about who will provide, goods or services to the corporate society that conducts gambling at the class 4 venue; or
4: Section 113
1A: Subsection (1)(c)
a: to a person who is a key person in relation to the class 4 venue licence only because that person services gambling equipment at the class 4 venue; or
b: to the provision of services listed in the class 4 venue agreement.
69: Regulations regarding application or distribution of net proceeds from class 4 gambling
1: Section 114(1)(a) apply allocate for application, apply,
2: Section 114(1)(b) to or for authorised purposes distribution
70: New section 115A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 115
115A: Duty on grant recipients
1: A grant recipient who receives a grant of net proceeds from class 4 gambling must use the grant—
a: only for the specific authorised purpose for which it was granted; and
b: in accordance with any conditions consistent with this Act attaching to the grant.
2: A grant recipient who contravenes subsection (1)
71: Secretary may limit or exclude costs of corporate society
Section 116
1: The Secretary may, by notice in the Gazette
a: set limits on, or exclude, the costs that may be incurred by a corporate society that conducts class 4 gambling:
b: set the rates of depreciation for gambling assets acquired by a corporate society in respect of class 4 gambling.
72: Secretary may investigate and audit licensees, grant recipients, and businesses at class 4 venues
Section 117(1) , application, generation
73: Certain persons must not seek, receive, or offer benefits with conditions attached
1: Section 118
3A: Any other person involved in making decisions on grant applications made to the holder of a class 4 operator’s licence must not knowingly receive or seek money, a benefit, an advantage, a privilege, or a gift from a grant recipient (or potential grant recipient) if the receipt has a condition attached to it, and whether the receipt or condition is direct, indirect, formal, informal, or otherwise.
2: Section 118(6)(a) and (b) , benefit, advantage, privilege, or gift money
74: Suitability requirements
Section 124(2)(b)
iv: whether the applicant or person has been prohibited or disqualified from acting as a director or promoter of, or in any way, whether directly or indirectly, being concerned or taking part in the management of, a company under section 382, 383, or 385 of the Companies Act 1993; and
v: whether the applicant or person has been prohibited from acting as a director or directly or indirectly being concerned, or taking part, in the management of a company under section 299 of the Insolvency Act 2006; and .
75: Conditions of casino licence
Section 139(2)(b) purposes purpose
76: Notification of suspension and cancellation
1: Section 146
1A: The Gambling Commission may exercise the power of suspension conferred by this section in respect of any breach that falls within section 144(a) or (c) whether or not—
a: the breach continues at the time that the power is exercised or is proposed to be exercised:
b: a penalty is prescribed for the breach.
2: Section 146(2)
c: where the casino licence is suspended because of a continuing breach,—
i: the matters to be dealt with in order for the Gambling Commission to consider withdrawing the suspension before the end of the suspension period; and
ii: the consequences of not dealing with the matters identified; and .
3: Section 146(2)(e) section 148 section 235
4: Section 146(3) section 148 section 235
77: Section 148 repealed
Section 148
78: Review of associated persons by Secretary
Section 155(3) subsection (1) subsection (2)
79: Information and matters that Secretary may take into account
Section 161(1)(b) ; and
iv: whether the applicant has been prohibited or disqualified from acting as a director or promoter of, or in any way, whether directly or indirectly, being concerned or taking part in the management of, a company under section 382, 383, or 385 of the Companies Act 1993; and
v: whether the applicant has been prohibited from acting as a director or directly or indirectly being concerned, or taking part, in the management of a company under section 299 of the Insolvency Act 2006.
80: Expiry of certificate of approval
Section 164
c: 12 months after the holder of the certificate of approval ceases to be employed by, or contracted to, the holder of a casino licence—
i: to do activities to which section 158(2) applies; or
ii: to perform the services referred to in section 158(4); or
iii: as a casino employee in any class prescribed in regulations made under section 371(1)(f); or .
81: Application for suspension or cancellation of certificate of approval
Section 166(6) applicant holder of the certificate of approval
82: Obligation on disposing of gaming machine
1: The heading to section 179 disposing of gaming machine disposal of gaming machines
2: Section 179(1)
aa: the manufacturer, model, and serial number of the gaming machine and any other details necessary to identify the gaming machine with ease; and .
3: Section 179(1)(a) : ; and
4: Section 179(1)(b) if relevant, the name
83: Grounds for granting licensed promoter’s licence
1: Section 201(1) and will comply with all relevant requirements of this Act
2: Section 201
2: In determining whether an applicant is suitable for a licensed promoter's licence, the Secretary may investigate and take into account the following things:
a: whether the applicant or a key person has, within the last 7 years,—
i: been convicted of a relevant offence:
ii: held, or been a key person in relation to, a licence under this Act or previous gaming Acts that has been cancelled, or suspended, or for which an application for renewal has been refused:
iii: been placed in receivership, gone into liquidation, or been adjudged bankrupt:
iv: been a director of a company that has been placed in receivership or put into liquidation, and been involved in the events leading to the company being placed in receivership or put into liquidation:
v: been prohibited or disqualified from acting as a director or promoter of, or in any way, whether directly or indirectly, being concerned or taking part in the management of, a company under section 382, 383, or 385 of the Companies Act 1993:
vi: been prohibited from acting as a director or directly or indirectly being concerned, or taking part, in the management of a company under section 299 of the Insolvency Act 2006:
b: the profile of past compliance by the applicant and each key person with—
i: this Act, minimum standards, game rules, Gazette
ii: the Racing Act 2003 or the Racing Act 1971 (and any rules of racing made under either of those Acts); and
iii: previous gaming Acts, and regulations made under previous gaming Acts; and
iv: a licence or a site approval issued under a previous gaming Act; and
c: the financial position and credit history of the applicant and each key person.
84: New section 203A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 203
203A: Significant changes in relation to licensed promoter’s licence must be notified
1: A licensed promoter must notify the Secretary and provide details of significant changes to the information supplied in, or accompanying, an application for a licence or an amendment to or renewal of a licence.
2: Notification must occur before, or as soon as practicable after, the changes occur.
3: The powers and obligations in section 200 apply to a notification of changes as if the notification were an application for a licensed promoter’s licence.
4: The Secretary may require the licensed promoter to apply for an amendment to the licence under section 205A
85: Heading above section 205 amended
The heading above section 205 or amendment Renewal
86: Renewal of licensed promoter’s licence
Section 205(3) 200 193, 200,
87: New section 205A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 205
205A: Amending licensed promoter’s licence
1: A licensed promoter must apply to the Secretary to amend that licensed promoter’s licence if he, she, or it proposes to make any change that impacts on the licensed promoter’s ability to continue to comply with this Act or the licence.
2: An application must be on the relevant standard form.
3: The Secretary may return an incomplete application, and the accompanying documents and any fee, to an applicant.
4: Sections 200 and 201 apply to an application for amendment as if it were an application for a licensed promoter’s licence.
5: The Secretary must refuse to amend a licensed promoter’s licence if any investigations carried out by the Secretary cause the Secretary not to be satisfied about any of the matters specified in section 201.
88: New section 225A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 225
225A: Protection of Gambling Commission and Department
1: The Chief Gambling Commissioner, a Gambling Commissioner, or a person providing services to the Gambling Commission under section 228 is not liable—
a: for any act or omission by reason only of being the Chief Gambling Commissioner, a Gambling Commissioner, or a person providing those services; or
b: for any act or omission by him or her, in the performance or intended performance of the Gambling Commission’s functions, unless done in bad faith.
2: The Secretary may indemnify the Chief Gambling Commissioner, a Gambling Commissioner, or a person providing services to the Gambling Commission under section 228 for costs incurred by him or her in a proceeding that relates to acts or omissions by him or her in good faith in the performance or intended performance of the Gambling Commission’s functions.
3: The Secretary may effect insurance for the Chief Gambling Commissioner, a Gambling Commissioner, or a person providing services to the Gambling Commission under section 228 in relation to—
a: liability (other than criminal liability) for any act or omission in the performance or intended performance of the Gambling Commission’s functions; and
b: costs incurred in any proceeding relating to that liability or in any criminal proceedings.
4: In this section,—
a: references to the Chief Gambling Commissioner, a Gambling Commissioner, or a person providing services to the Gambling Commission include references to a former Chief Gambling Commissioner, a former Gambling Commissioner, and a person who formerly provided services to the Gambling Commission under section 228:
b: effect insurance indemnify
89: Gambling Commission to sit in divisions
1: The heading to section 227 to may
2: Section 227
1: The Gambling Commission may, as it thinks fit, sit as a division to carry out any of its functions under section 224.
2: If the Gambling Commission decides to sit as a division, the division must consist of up to 3 members, including the Chief Gambling Commissioner or a Gambling Commissioner acting on behalf of the Chief Gambling Commissioner.
3: Section 227(4) to (6)
90: Appeals
1: Section 235(4) or the date of the High Court decision (as the case may be) decision
2: Section 235
4A: To avoid doubt, a casino licence remains in force (unless it expires or is surrendered) until all appeals are decided, or the period for appeal expires.
91: Functions of Lotteries Commission
Section 238(b) risks of problem gambling and underage gambling are risk of problem gambling and underage gambling is
92: Board of Lotteries Commission
Section 240(1) 5 members at least 2, and not more than 9, members
93: Crown entity
Section 291 is
94: Subpart 4 repealed
Subpart 4
3: Amendments to provisions relating to harm prevention and minimisation, enforcement, and other matters
95: Age restriction on instant games and similar games
Section 301(5) he or she the defendant
96: Age restriction on class 4 gambling
Section 302(5) and (6) he or she the defendant
97: Age restriction on gambling in casinos
Section 303(3) and (4) he or she the defendant
98: Requirement to develop policy for identifying problem gamblers
1: Section 308(3) The holder of a class 4 venue licence or The venue manager or the holder of a
2: Section 308
4: A venue manager or the holder of a casino operator’s licence, or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the policy is used to identify actual or potential problem gamblers.
3: Section 308
6: A venue manager or the holder of a casino operator’s licence, or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, who contravenes subsection (4)
99: Exclusion order may be issued to problem gambler identified under section 308
1: Section 309(1) or she , she, or it
2: Section 309(3) and (4) , or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, licence
100: New section 309A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 309
309A: Duty to assist problem gambler if ongoing concern exists
A venue manager or the holder of a casino operator’s licence, or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, must take all reasonable steps to assist a person including, if appropriate, issuing the person with an exclusion order under section 309(3)
a: the venue manager or the holder of the casino operator’s licence, or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, has already approached the person and provided information or advice to the person about problem gambling under section 309(1)
b: the person has not requested that he or she be issued with an exclusion order under section 310(1)
c: the person’s ongoing gambling or other behaviour at the venue means that the venue manager or the holder of the casino operator’s licence, or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, still has reasonable grounds to believe that the person is a problem gambler.
101: Exclusion order must be issued to self-identified problem gambler
1: Section 310(1)(a) and (b) , or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, licence
2: Section 310(1)(b) gambling area of the entering the
3: Section 310
1A: A venue manager or the holder of a casino operator’s licence, or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, may refuse to issue an exclusion order under subsection (1) if—
a: the person requesting the order fails or refuses to comply with a request to—
i: provide the person’s name and date of birth; and
ii: either provide a recent photograph of the person or consent to a photograph of him or her being taken; or
b: the quality of the photograph referred to in paragraph (a)(ii)
4: Section 310(2) , or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, licence
102: New section 312 substituted
Section 312
312: Offences relating to breach of exclusion order
1: Every person commits an offence who enters the gambling area of a class 4 venue or casino venue—
a: in breach of an exclusion order issued under section 309(3) or 310(1)
b: in breach of a condition of re-entry imposed under section 309(4) or 310(2)
2: Every venue manager or the holder of a casino operator’s licence, or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, commits an offence who, after having received a request under section 310(1) section 310(1A)
3: Every venue manager or the holder of a casino operator’s licence, or a person acting on behalf of either of those persons, commits an offence who—
a: allows a person who is subject to an exclusion order under section 310(1)
b: fails to remove a person who has entered those areas—
i: in breach of an exclusion order issued under section 310(1)
ii: in breach of a condition of re-entry imposed under section 310(2)
4: It is a defence to a charge under subsection (3)
a: there were procedures in place at the venue to prevent a person subject to an exclusion order issued under section 310(1)
b: the defendant had reasonable grounds to believe that those procedures would be effective in preventing a person subject to an exclusion order issued under section 310(1)
c: despite the breach of subsection (3)
5: Every person who commits an offence—
a: against subsection (1)
b: against subsection (2) or (3)
103: New section 312A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 312
312A: Duty to keep record of excluded persons
Every holder of a class 4 venue licence or casino operator’s licence must,—
a: in relation to each person excluded from the class 4 venue or casino venue (as the case may be), keep a record of—
i: the person’s name and date of birth (if provided); and
ii: whether the person was excluded from the venue under section 309 or 310
iii: the date on which the exclusion order was issued and the date of its expiry; and
iv: any conditions imposed on the person’s re-entry to the venue; and
b: provide the person's initials and date of birth and the information referred to in paragraph (a)(ii) to (iv)
104: Regulations relating to harm prevention and minimisation
1: Section 313(1)
ba: restricting or prohibiting inducements to gamble: .
2: Section 313(1)(e) that may be conducted at a specified venue
3: Section 313(1)(e)(iii) information or frequency of
4: Section 313(1)
ea: regulating the transfer of money to a gaming machine: .
5: Section 313(1)(f) to persons about particular forms of gambling or classes of gambling
6: Section 313(1)
g: restricting or prohibiting the advertising of gambling, gambling delivery mechanisms, gambling venues, gambling prizes, or any other thing related to gambling, or prescribing codes requiring such advertising to be responsible: .
7: Section 313(1)
ha: specifying minimum standards or content for problem gambling awareness training: .
8: Section 313(1)(i)
iia: the availability of EFTPOS devices in close proximity to gambling equipment at a venue: .
9: Section 313(2)
d: to any particular games, or classes of games, or categories, classes, or forms of gambling.
105: Regulations relating to exclusion of problem gamblers
1: Section 316(1)(a)
a: prescribing 1 or more procedures to enable a venue manager, the holder of a class 4 operator’s licence or the holder of a casino operator’s licence, or a person acting on behalf of any of those persons, to identify problem gamblers (including the sources of information that must or may be considered or sought to assist in identifying problem gamblers): .
2: Section 316(2) must may
106: Process for developing integrated problem gambling strategy
Section 318(1)(e)
e: take into account any under-recovery or over-recovery of levy (gambling sector by gambling sector) in previous levy periods; and .
107: Calculating levy
1: The formula in section 320(2) ± R × C
2: Section 320(2) D
R: is the estimated under-recovery or over-recovery of levy from a sector in previous levy periods .
3: Section 320(3) calculating the levy rate under subsection (2) this section
4: Section 320(3)(a) in amount A,
5: Section 320(3)(a)(ii) section 12B of the Gaming Duties Act 1971 section 104(5)
6: Section 320(3)(b)(i) or the department responsible for the administration of this Act Department
7: Section 320(3)(c)
c: the proposed amount of C must take into account the approximate cost to Government of the integrated problem gambling strategy in the 3-year period for which the levy is payable: .
8: Section 320(3)(d)(i) or the department responsible for the administration of this Act Department
108: New section 320A inserted
After section 320
320A: Levy may be calculated for period of less than 3 years
1: Sections 319 and 320 authorise (but do not require) the calculation of the levy on the basis that—
a: it will be payable only for a period that commences part-way through the 3-year period to which it relates; but
b: it is set at a rate sufficient to recover the full cost of the integrated problem gambling strategy for the whole of that 3-year period.
2: Subsection (1)
109: Section 321 repealed
Section 321
110: Section 325 repealed
Section 325
111: New section 326A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 326
326A: Temporary operation of gambling equipment for research or evaluation purposes
1: Despite section 326, the Secretary may, by notice in the Gazette
a: the operation of the gambling equipment is primarily for research or evaluation purposes for the purpose of this Act; and
b: the methodology of the research or evaluation proposal is approved by the department responsible for the integrated problem gambling strategy; and
c: the gambling equipment used for the research or evaluation purposes is to be operated for no longer than 12 months; and
d: the operation of the gambling equipment complies with all other relevant requirements of this Act.
2: A declaration made under subsection (1)
a: the purpose of the research or evaluation; and
b: the commencement and expiry date of the research or evaluation; and
c: the name of the gambling operator who will conduct the gambling at the venue at which the research or evaluation will take place; and
d: the address and a description of the venue at which the gambling will be conducted; and
e: details of the gambling equipment that may be operated at the venue for the research or evaluation purposes; and
f: any other conditions that the Secretary thinks fit, including conditions relating to—
i: the management of the research or evaluation:
ii: the ownership of the data generated by the research or evaluation:
iii: the management of the gambling that will be conducted, including records that must be kept and reporting requirements:
iv: the need to minimise the possibility of problem gambling while conducting the research or evaluation:
v: the need to encourage responsible gambling while conducting the research or evaluation:
vi: the areas within a venue that are the only areas permitted for operating gambling equipment in conducting the research or evaluation; and
g: any other conditions consistent with this Act that the Secretary considers will promote or ensure compliance with this Act.
3: The Secretary may revoke an approval given under subsection (1)
4: The Secretary may consider a request from any person to make a declaration under subsection (1)
112: Functions of gambling inspector
1: Section 332(c) societies gambling operators
2: Section 332(d) or conducting gambling gambling
113: Power of gambling inspector to require information or documents
Section 333(2) or documents information
114: Power of gambling inspector to enter and demand information
1: Section 334(1)(b) operation conduct
2: Section 334(3)(a) or the conduct of gambling
115: Power of gambling inspector to seize equipment in public place
Section 336(6)(b) or the conduct of gambling
116: Search warrants
Section 340(4)(b) or the conduct of gambling
117: Regulations relating to infringement offences
1: Section 360(b)(i) $50,000 $5,000
2: Section 360(b)(ii) $10,000 $2,500
118: Evidence of bookmaking
Section 362(1)(b) and or
119: Information gathering
Section 365
4: For the purposes of this section, the Secretary—
a: may specify the types of information that may be required under subsection (1) or (2); and
b: may specify the manner and form in which that information must be collected and provided to the Secretary; and
c: may require that information to be provided regularly, at specified intervals or in respect of specified periods; and
d: must make any statistical information collated by the Secretary from that information available on the Department's Internet site, or in another electronic form that is easily accessible to the public, within a reasonable time after that information is collated.
120: Power to make game rules
Section 367
1: The Secretary may make rules and amend or revoke rules made—
a: for playing or participating in particular games or classes of games, or categories, classes, or forms of gambling; and
b: for the systems, processes, information, and documentation associated with particular games or classes of games, or categories, classes, or forms of gambling.
121: Regulations relating to forms of gambling and gambling equipment
1: Section 368(a) , or type of act, behaviour, or transaction transaction
2: Section 368(b) , or type of machine, device, or thing thing
122: New section 370A inserted
The following section is inserted after section 370
370A: Regulations relating to offences
The Governor-General may, by Order in Council, make regulations for all or any of the following purposes:
a: prescribing offences in respect of the contravention of any regulation or game rule made under this Act:
b: prescribing the penalty for each offence under paragraph (a)
i: in the case of a licence holder, must not exceed $10,000:
ii: in the case of an individual, must not exceed $5,000.
123: Other regulations
1: Section 371(1)(d) class 4
2: Section 371(1)
da: specifying the time frame within which, and the accounts from which, the costs incurred in conducting gambling must be met:
db: specifying the time frame within which, and the accounts from which, funds must be applied to or distributed for authorised purposes: .
3: Section 371(2)(d) classes of game classes of games, or categories, classes, or forms of gambling
124: Consultation before regulation
Section 372(1)
a: inserting 86 21,
b: inserting 370A 370,
4: Repeals and other amendments
125: Section 373 repealed
Section 373
126: Savings
Section 376(2)
127: Schedule 6 amended
1: Schedule 6 s 104 Banking and other related requirements for gaming machine profits $2,500 s 105 Banking requirements for interest, investment return, etc, on gaming machine profits $2,500
2: Schedule 6 s 105A Management of bank accounts for gaming machine profits $2,500
3: The item relating to section 267 in Schedule 6 267 267(2)
4: The item relating to section 268 in Schedule 6 268 268(1)
128: Schedule 7 repealed
Schedule 7
129: Consequential amendments to Gaming Duties Act 1971
1: This section amends the Gaming Duties Act 1971
2: Paragraph (a) of the definition of gaming machine operator section 12B corporate society
3: Section 12B society
4: Section 12B corporate society .
5: Paragraph (b) of the definition of gaming wins section 12M authorised games casino gambling 2015-03-03 Gaming Duties Act 1971
130: Consequential amendment to Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004
1: This section amends the Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004
2: Regulation 3(1) gross proceeds gross proceeds .
3: The heading to Part 2 conducts class 4 gambling mainly to distribute mainly or wholly distribute
4: Regulation 9(1) conducts class 4 gambling mainly to distribute mainly or wholly distributes 2015-03-03 Gambling (Class 4 Net Proceeds) Regulations 2004
131: Consequential amendment to Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
1: This section amends the Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004
2: Regulation 12(2)(c) risks and consequences dangers 2015-03-03 Gambling (Harm Prevention and Minimisation) Regulations 2004 Transitional provisions
132: Notices under section 116(1)(b) to have prospective effect only
A notice under section 116(1)(b) section 71
133: New definition of net proceeds to have prospective effect only
The net proceeds of a corporate society in any financial year that commenced before the commencement of this Act must be determined as if section 5(10)


Parole Amendment Act 2015

1: Title
This Act is the Parole Amendment Act 2015
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force 6 months after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Parole Act 2002 2015-09-02 Parole Act 2002
1: Amendments to Part 1 of Parole Act 2002
4: Section 4 amended (Interpretation)
In section 4(1) relevant activity section 21A .
5: Section 13A amended (Procedure of Board during epidemic)
Replace section 13A(3) and (4)
3: If the notice applies to only stated parts of New Zealand, subsections (1) and (2) apply within those parts only.
6: Section 14 amended (Standard release conditions)
Insert after section 14(3)
4: For the purposes of any provision of this Act relating to the imposition of standard release conditions, those conditions must be treated as if they were imposed by the Board.
7: Section 15 amended (Special conditions)
Replace section 15(1)
1: The Board may (subject to subsections (2) and (4)) impose any 1 or more special conditions on an offender.
8: Section 18 amended (Conditions applying to release at statutory release date)
Replace section 18(2)
2: If an offender is released under section 17
a: the offender is subject to the standard release conditions for a period of 6 months from the offender's statutory release date; and
b: the Board may impose any special conditions for a period of up to 6 months from the offender's statutory release date.
9: Section 19 amended (Special provision for offenders sentenced to short-term sentences while on parole)
1: Replace section 19(4)(a)
a: the offender is released on parole and the Board may—
i: specify a period for which the standard conditions are in force; and
ii: impose special conditions under section 29AA .
2: In section 19(5) imposed release conditions as required by subsection (4)(a) made a determination required under subsection (4)(a)
10: Section 21 amended (Consideration for parole of offenders detained in prison)
In section 21(2) every 12 months every 2 years
11: New section 21A inserted (Board must specify date by which offender must be further considered for parole)
After section 21
21A: Board must specify date by which offender must be further considered for parole
When the Board declines to release an offender on parole, the Board in its decision—
a: must specify a date (the specified date
b: where the date specified in paragraph (a)
c: may specify that the next parole hearing may be brought forward if the manager of the prison in which the offender is detained considers that all of the relevant activities have been completed earlier than the specified date; and
d: may give notice to the offender that the Board may consider making a postponement order at the next parole hearing.
12: Section 26 amended (Other times when Board may consider offenders for parole)
Replace section 26(2)
2: An offender may apply to the Board at any time for consideration for parole and the chairperson or a panel convenor may refer an offender for consideration for parole under subsection (1).
3: If the manager of the prison in which the offender is detained considers that all of the relevant activities specified under section 21A(b) section 21A(a)
a: the manager must notify the Board as soon as practicable; and
b: the chairperson or a panel convenor may refer the offender for consideration for parole under subsection (1).
13: Section 27 replaced (Postponement of consideration for parole)
Replace section 27
27: Board may make postponement order
1: The Board may make an order postponing consideration of an offender for parole if—
a: the offender is serving—
i: an indeterminate sentence; or
ii: a determinate sentence of 10 years or more; and
b: the Board is satisfied that, in the absence of a significant change in the offender's circumstances, the offender will not be suitable for release for the duration of the postponement order.
2: The postponement order must specify a date (the specified date
3: The specified date must be within 5 years of the offender's most recent parole hearing.
4: In making a postponement order, the Board may specify the relevant activities (if any) that the Board expects will be completed by the specified date.
5: If the manager of the prison in which the offender is detained considers that all of the relevant activities specified under subsection (4)
a: the manager must notify the Board as soon as practicable; and
b: the chairperson or a panel convenor may refer the offender for consideration for parole at a date earlier than the specified date.
6: An offender subject to a postponement order may at any time apply to the Board requesting consideration for parole on the grounds that there has been a significant change in his or her circumstances.
27A: Procedure for making postponement order
1: The Board may make a postponement order if the Board—
a: has given the offender notice that complies with subsection (3)
b: has given the offender an opportunity to make written submissions to the Board about whether the postponement order should be made; and
c: at a hearing, has given the offender (in person or through counsel) an opportunity to make oral submissions.
2: For the purposes of subsection (1)(c)
a: a parole hearing, at which the Board also considers the offender for parole; or
b: a special hearing convened for the purpose of considering whether to make a postponement order.
3: Notice by the Board of its intention to consider making a postponement order—
a: must be in writing; and
b: must be given to the offender at least 14 days before the hearing referred to in subsection (1)(c)
c: may be given to the offender in the Board's decision from a prior parole hearing.
14: Section 27A renumbered
Section 27A Section 27B
15: Section 29 replaced (Release conditions applying to parole)
Replace section 29
29: Standard release conditions
1: The standard release conditions apply to every offender who is released on parole.
2: In the case of an offender who is subject to 1 or more determinate sentences, the Board may specify a period for which the standard release conditions are in force.
3: However, the period specified under subsection (2)
4: The standard release conditions that apply under subsection (1)
a: in the case of an offender who is subject to 1 or more determinate sentences,—
i: if the Board specifies a period under subsection (2)
ii: if the Board imposes any special conditions on the offender under section 29AA(1)
iii: if the Board does not specify a period, and does not impose any special conditions, for 6 months:
b: in the case of an offender who is subject to an indeterminate sentence, for the rest of the offender's life, unless the release conditions are varied or discharged by the Board under section 58.
29AA: Special release conditions
1: In releasing an offender on parole, the Board may impose any special conditions on that offender that the Board specifies.
2: Special conditions imposed under subsection (1)
3: However, special conditions imposed on an offender who is subject to 1 or more determinate sentences may not be in force for a longer period than the offender's standard release conditions are in force.
4: Despite section 29(1)
16: Section 29B amended (Board may monitor compliance with conditions)
Replace section 29B(4)(b)
b: is conducted in accordance with any directions given by the Board; and .
17: Section 43 amended (Start of process)
1: Replace the heading to section 43 Preparation for hearings
2: Replace section 43(5)
5: Any person notified under subsection (2) may write to the Board, by a given date, making submissions on, or giving information relevant to, the substantive matter to be decided.
18: Sections 45 to 48 repealed
Repeal sections 45 to 48
19: Section 49 amended (Attended hearing)
1: Replace the heading to section 49 Hearings
2: In section 49(1) An attended hearing A hearing
3: Replace section 49(2)(a)
a: to determine who may attend: .
20: New sections 49A and 49B inserted
After section 49
49A: Adjournment to obtain further information
1: This section applies if the Board adjourns a hearing to obtain further information before making its decision.
2: The Board may conduct the remainder of the hearing (including making its decision) without the offender attending, but the offender is entitled to attend and make oral submissions.
49B: Hearing to impose release conditions
1: This section applies if the Board conducts a hearing solely to impose special release conditions on an offender under section 18 or 19
2: The Board may conduct the hearing without the Board hearing from any person orally unless—
a: the offender has asked to attend and make oral submissions; or
b: the Board wishes to hear from any other person.
21: Section 50 amended (Decisions must be notified)
Replace section 50(1)(c)
c: if the Board has declined to direct the release of the offender on parole,—
i: the date by which the offender must be further considered for parole; and
ii: the relevant activities (if any) specified under section 21A(b)
iii: notice that the hearing may be brought forward if all of the relevant activities have been completed earlier than expected; and
d: if the Board has made a postponement order,—
i: the date by which the offender must further be considered for parole; and
ii: the relevant activities (if any) specified under section 27(4)
iii: notice that the hearing may be brought forward if all of the relevant activities have been completed earlier than expected.
22: Section 50A amended (Submissions from, and interviews with, certain victims)
1: Replace section 50A(2)
2: To avoid doubt, the person—
a: may, by writing to the Board, make submissions on, or give information relevant to, the substantive matter to be decided at a hearing referred to in section 42; and
b: may, with the leave of the Board, attend and make oral submissions to the Board, in accordance with section 49(4).
2: In section 50A(3) or (c)
23: Section 50B amended (Decisions to be notified to certain victims)
1: Delete section 50B(1)(b)
2: In section 50B(1)(c) 50A(2)(c) 50A(2)(b)
24: Section 60(5)(b) amended (Making recall application)
In section 60(5)(b) is made but the Board does not make a final recall order
25: Section 67 amended (Review of decisions)
Replace section 67(2)
2: No review under this section may be sought of—
a: a decision under section 13AB
b: a decision under section 13AE
c: a decision under section 21A(b) 27(4)
d: a review under section 107(6)
i: an order made under that section; or
ii: an order made under section 105 section 97(8)
2: Amendments to Part 2 of Parole Act 2002
26: Section 114 amended (Panel convenors)
Repeal section 114(3)(a)
27: New section 118E and cross heading inserted
After section 118D Attendance at hearings
118E: Attendance at hearings
1: For the purpose of any hearing of the Board, a person (including a member of the Board, the offender, and counsel representing the offender) attends the hearing if he or she is present at the hearing, whether in person or by way of remote access, such as by telephone, video, or Internet link.
2: A person may only attend a hearing by remote access if the Board agrees.


1: Title
This Act is the Remuneration Authority (Members of Parliament Remuneration) Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
1: Amendments to Remuneration Authority Act 1977
3: Principal Act
This Part amends the Remuneration Authority Act 1977 principal Act 2015-03-20 Remuneration Authority Act 1977 day after assent
4: New section 3A inserted (Transitional, savings, and related provisions)
After section 3
3A: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1AA
5: Section 18 amended (Criteria of Authority)
After section 18(2)
3: This section—
a: applies to the Authority when determining the allowances of members of Parliament under section 12(1)(a)(i); but
b: does not apply to the Authority when determining the salaries of members of Parliament under section 12(1)(a)(i).
6: Section 18A amended (Countervailing economic conditions)
After section 18A(4)
5: This section—
a: applies to the Authority when determining the allowances of members of Parliament under section 12(1)(a)(i); but
b: does not apply to the Authority when determining the salaries of members of Parliament under section 12(1)(a)(i).
7: New section 18B inserted (Fixing salaries of members of Parliament)
After section 18A
18B: Fixing salaries of members of Parliament
1: For the purpose of any determination under section 12(1)(a)(i), the Authority must fix the salaries of members of Parliament in accordance with this section.
2: A salary rate for a 12-month period from 1 July to 30 June (the relevant 12-month period S r r p p r where— S r is the salary rate for the relevant 12-month period Su r is the amount of the superannuation subsidy that will be payable (in accordance with the determination made under section 12(1)(b) and (ba)) in the relevant 12-month period S p is the salary rate for the 12-month period immediately before the relevant 12-month period (the previous 12-month period Su p is the amount of the superannuation subsidy that was payable (in accordance with the determination made under section 12(1)(b) and (ba)) in the previous 12-month period a is the average ordinary time weekly earnings for FTE employees in the public sector as determined by the Quarterly Employment Survey for each of the 4 quarters of the previous 12-month period, added together and divided by 4 b is the average ordinary time weekly earnings for FTE employees in the public sector as determined by the Quarterly Employment Survey for each of the 4 quarters of the 12-month period immediately before the 12-month period referred to in item a, added together and divided by 4 P r is the amount of any change in the personal benefit or potential personal benefit that the Authority is required to take into account under section 16(2)(b)
3: In subsection (2),— FTE Quarterly Employment Survey
4: For the purposes of applying the formula in subsection (2), the number resulting from dividing variable a by variable b must be rounded up or down to 4 decimal places (with 0.00005 or greater being rounded up).
5: If the result of the calculation a ÷ b, as those variables are defined in subsection (2), is less than 1, the Authority must fix the rates of salaries for the relevant 12-month period as if the result of the calculation a ÷ b were equal to 1.
6: Nothing in subsection (5) limits section 24.
7: If the Authority is fixing a salary rate for the first time for a position for which there is no previous determination, the Authority must fix the rate consistently with a comparable position or positions for members of Parliament.
8: Section 19 amended (Frequency of adjustments)
Replace section 19(5)
5: Notwithstanding any term included in any determination, the Authority must review and issue a determination for each position that is subject to its jurisdiction,—
a: in the case of the salaries of members of Parliament, at intervals of not more than 12 months in respect of each period of 12 months ending on 30 June; and
b: in the case of the allowances of members of Parliament, at intervals of not more than 3 years; and
c: in any other case, at intervals of not more than 3 years.
9: New Schedule 1AA inserted
Insert the Schedule 1AA set out in the Schedule
2: Amendments to Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013
10: Principal Act
This Part amends the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013 principal Act 2015-03-20 Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013 day after assent
11: Section 16 amended (Principles)
1: Replace section 16(1)(c)
c: that, if changes to services provided increase or decrease any element of remuneration or other private benefit, the value of that increase or decrease should be taken into account by the Remuneration Authority in determining salaries under Part 2: .
2: After section 16(2)(a)(ii)
iii: include in the determination or direction a statement of the value assessed under subparagraph (ii); and .
3: Replace section 16(2)(b) and (c)
b: when fixing salaries for a relevant 12-month period (as that term is defined in section 18B(2)
c: the Remuneration Authority must include in its determination of the salaries and allowances under section 8 a statement that sets out how it has taken values assessed under this subsection into account in determining salaries.


Animal Welfare Amendment Act 2015

1: Title
This Act is the Animal Welfare Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Animal Welfare Act 1999 principal Act 2015-03-26 Animal Welfare Act 1999
4: Section 131 amended (Search warrants)
In section 131(1) authorise the constable or the inspector authorise every constable and inspector


1: Title
This Act is the Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994 principal Act 2015-03-26 Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994
4: Section 28 amended (Acts prohibited except in accordance with permit)
1: In section 28(1)(b) mammal or native invertebrate
2: Replace section 28(1)(e)
e: introduce onto land or ice shelves or sea ice or into water in Antarctica any living organism (including, but not limited to, any species of animal, plant, or micro-organism) not native to that area; or .
3: After section 28(1)(e)
ea: introduce onto land or ice shelves or sea ice or into water in Antarctica any living bird; or .
4: In section 28(3)
a: replace dressed poultry poultry or avian products
b: delete Appendix C to
5: Section 32 amended (Restrictions on permits to introduce non-indigenous animals, plants, or micro-organisms into Antarctica)
In section 32
a: replace into Antarctica onto land or ice shelves or sea ice or into water in Antarctica
b: replace animal, plant, or micro-organism living organism (including, but not limited to, any species of animal, plant, or micro-organism)


1: Title
This Act is the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 1995 principal Act 2015-03-26 Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 1995
4: Section 21A amended (Application for registration of name change)
1: Replace section 21A(2)
2: A person applying for registration of a name change must—
a: complete the standard form and provide it to the Registrar-General; and
b: pay the prescribed fee (if any); and
c: deposit 1 of the following with the Registrar-General:
i: a statutory declaration made, in accordance with subsection (3), by an eligible person or the guardian of an eligible person (accompanied by the eligible person’s written consent if the eligible person is 16 years of age or older and the application was made by the eligible person’s guardian); or
ii: a deed poll executed before 1 September 1995, evidencing any change in the eligible person’s names; or
iii: a copy of a deed poll executed and filed in an office of the High Court before 1 September 1995 and certified by a Registrar of the court in which it was filed.
2: In section 21A(3) subsection (2)(a) subsection (2)(c)(i)
3: After section 21A(3
3A: The Registrar-General may require a person before whom the statutory declaration referred to in subsection (2)(c)(i) is made—
a: to verify the identity of the eligible person or the guardian of the eligible person, or both, in a manner specified by the Registrar-General; and
b: to state whether he or she is satisfied of the identity of the eligible person or the guardian of the eligible person, or both.
4: In section 21A(4) deposited with provided to
5: After section 21A(4)
4A: The Registrar-General may require a person applying for registration of a name change to provide, with the standard form referred to in subsection (2)(a) or separately, any means of identification that is reasonably necessary to confirm the identity of the eligible person or the guardian of the eligible person, or both.
6: In section 21A(5 deposited under subsection (4) provided under subsection (4) or (4A)


Biosecurity Amendment Act 2015

1: Title
This Act is the Biosecurity Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Biosecurity Act 1993 principal Act 2015-03-26 Biosecurity Act 1993
4: Section 24E amended (Meaning of craft risk management standard)
In section 24E(1)(a) territory or the arrival of craft in the EEZ
5: Section 110 amended (Warrant to inspect dwellinghouse, marae, etc)
1: In section 110(1) authorising the inspector or authorised person authorising every inspector and authorised person
2: In section 110(3)(a) authorises the inspector or authorised person authorises every inspector and authorised person
6: Section 142A amended (Establishment)
In section 142A(5)(a) in the public domain that is publicly available, as defined in section 142C(7)
7: Section 142C amended (Access, use, or disclosure)
1: Replace the heading above section 142C(1) Publicly available information .
2: In section 142C(1) comes from the public domain is publicly available
3: Replace the heading above section 142C(2) Information that is not publicly available .
4: In section 142C(2), (4), and (5 comes from any other source is not publicly available
5: After section 142C(2)(f)
g: to access, use, or disclose it for statistical or research purposes, provided that the information accessed, used, or disclosed—
i: does not identify any person; and
ii: is not published in any form that could reasonably be expected to identify any person:
h: to authorise other persons to access and use it for statistical or research purposes, provided that the information used—
i: does not identify any person; and
ii: is not published in any form that could reasonably be expected to identify any person.
6: After section 142C(6) Meaning of publicly available
7: In this section and section 142A(5)(a), information that is publicly available
a: comes directly or indirectly from a source that is, or was at the time of collection, available to the public; or
b: the Director-General believes on reasonable grounds is available to the public.
8: Section 161 amended (Evidence in proceedings)
1: In section 161(2)(d) and (e) by that chief technical officer
2: In section 161(2)(d)(ii) the certificate: the certificate; or
3: After section 161(2)(d)(ii
iii: a person accredited for a particular function under section 103(7): .
4: In section 161(2)(e)(ii) the certificate: the certificate; or
5: After section 161(2)(e)(ii)
iii: a person accredited for a particular function under section 103(7): .
6: Replace section 161(2)(f)
f: a certificate purporting to be signed by the principal officer of a regional council stating that a person specified in the certificate is—
i: an authorised person appointed under section 103(3) in relation to a regional pest management plan or a regional pathway management plan or a small-scale management programme specified or described in, or attached to, the certificate; or
ii: a person accredited for a particular function under section 103(7): .


Copyright Amendment Act 2015

1: Title
This Act is the Copyright Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Copyright Act 1994 principal Act 2015-03-26 Copyright Act 1994
4: Section 206 amended (Membership of Tribunal)
1: Replace section 206(1)
1: The Tribunal consists of a chairperson and at least 2, but not more than 5, other persons.
2: In section 206(3) 5


Commodity Levies Amendment Act 2015

1: Title
This Act is the Commodity Levies Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Commodity Levies Act 1990 principal Act 2015-03-26 Commodity Levies Act 1990
4: Section 19 amended (Power of search)
In section 19(1) authorise the constable or person authorise every constable and designated person


1: Title
This Act is the Friendly Societies and Credit Unions Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Friendly Societies and Credit Unions Act 1982 principal Act 2015-03-26 Friendly Societies and Credit Unions Act 1982
4: Section 10 repealed (Annual report)
Repeal section 10


Governor-General Amendment Act 2015

1: Title
This Act is the Governor-General Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Governor-General Act 2010 principal Act 2015-03-26 Governor-General Act 2010
4: Section 12 amended (Permanent appropriation for salary, allowance, annuities, etc)
In section 12(a) section 5 and compulsory remuneration-related payments


1: Title
This Act is the Heavy Engineering Research Levy Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Heavy Engineering Research Levy Act 1978 principal Act 2015-03-26 Heavy Engineering Research Levy Act 1978
4: Section 5 amended (Minister may prescribe rates of research levy)
In section 5(1) the New Zealand Manufacturing Engineer's Federation (Incorporated) The New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association Incorporated
5: Schedule 2 amended
In the Schedule 2 $5 $20
6: Schedule 3 amended
In the Schedule 3 5 cents 10 cents


1: Title
This Act is the Judicial Conduct Commissioner and Judicial Conduct Panel Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Judicial Conduct Commissioner and Judicial Conduct Panel Act 2004 principal Act 2015-03-26 Judicial Conduct Commissioner and Judicial Conduct Panel Act 2004
4: Section 8B amended (Function and powers of Deputy Commissioner)
After section 8B(1)(b)(iii)
iv: if the Commissioner decides to refer a complaint to the Deputy Commissioner.
5: Section 16 amended (Commissioner must dismiss complaints that fail to meet required threshold)
1: In section 16(1) he or she the Commissioner
2: Replace section 16(1)(i)
i: he or she has previously considered the subject matter of the complaint, and the complaint fails to raise any issue of significance that he or she has not previously considered.


Forests Amendment Act 2015

1: Title
This Act is the Forests Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Forests Act 1949 principal Act 2015-03-26 Forests Act 1949
4: Section 71B amended (Restrictions on exercise of power of entry)
In section 71B(1)(e) may issue a warrant directed to the authorised person by name directing him to enter for the stated purpose may issue a warrant to every authorised person to enter for the stated purpose


Local Electoral Amendment Act 2015

1: Title
This Act is the Local Electoral Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Local Electoral Act 2001 principal Act 2015-03-26 Local Electoral Act 2001
4: Section 19ZC amended (Requirements for valid demand)
In section 19ZC(4 28 February 21 February
5: Section 19ZF amended (Poll of electors)
In section 19ZF(3) 82 days 89 days
6: Section 30 amended (Requirements for valid demand)
In section 30(3A) 28 February 21 February
7: Section 31 amended (Local authority may resolve to hold poll)
In section 31(1) 28 February 21 February
8: Section 33 amended (Poll of electors)
In section 33(3) 82 days 89 days
9: Section 102 amended (New election or poll if election or poll declared void)
In section 102(2)(a) and (b) 82 days 89 days
10: Section 120 amended (Election to fill extraordinary vacancy)
In section 120(1)(b) 82 days 89 days
11: Section 138A amended (Special provision in relation to certain elections to fill extraordinary vacancies and certain polls)
1: In section 138A(1)(a 10 February 17 February
2: In section 138A(1)(b) 7 March 14 March
3: In section 138A(1)(c) 4 April 11 April


1: Title
This Act is the Local Government Act 1974 Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Local Government Act 1974 principal Act 2015-03-26 Local Government Act 1974
4: Section 342 amended (Stopping and closing of roads)
In section 342(1)(a) (not being a borough council)
5: Schedule 10 amended
In Schedule 10 Ministry of Transport New Zealand Transport Agency


1: Title
This Act is the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 principal Act 2015-03-26 Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008
4: Section 47 amended (Consequences of establishment of New Zealand Transport Agency)
In section 47(1) 1 July 2008 1 August 2008


Land Transport Amendment Act 2015

1: Title
This Act is the Land Transport Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Land Transport Act 1998 principal Act 2015-03-26 Land Transport Act 1998
4: Section 74 amended (Procedure for dealing with blood specimens)
In section 74(7)(c) part of the
5: Section 79V replaced (Search warrants in relation to offences against section 79T or 79U)
Replace section 79V
79V: Search warrants in relation to offences against section 79T or 79U
1: An issuing officer (within the meaning of section 3 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012) may issue a search warrant in relation to a place, vehicle, or other thing if, on application made by a constable in the manner provided in subpart 3 of Part 4 of that Act, he or she is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds—
a: to suspect that an offence has been, is being, or will be committed against section 79T or 79U; and
b: to believe that the search will find evidential material in respect of the offence in the place, vehicle, or other thing.
2: The provisions of Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 apply.
3: Despite subsection (2)
6: Section 91A amended (Interpretation)
In section 91A traffic offence the Transport (Vehicle and Driver Registration and Licensing) Act 1986, the Road User Charges Act 1977,
7: Section 140 amended (Contents of infringement and reminder notices)
1: In section 140(2)(c) alleged offence ; and
2: After section 140(2)(c)
d: in the case of an alleged infringement offence that is a stationary vehicle offence, include a summary of the provisions of section 133A.
8: Search and Surveillance Act 2012 consequentially amended
1: This section amends the Search and Surveillance Act 2012
2: In the Schedule Land Transport Act 1998 section 119(1) and (2) 79V Constable may obtain and execute a search warrant to search for evidence of offence against section 79T or 79U of Land Transport Act 1998 All (except that sections 118 and 119 apply to constables only) 2015-03-26 Search and Surveillance Act 2012


1: Title
This Act is the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2015.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act Local Government Act 2002 principal Act 2015-03-26 Local Government Act 2002
4: Section 169A amended (Proving substance is alcohol in relation to alleged breach of alcohol ban)
In section 169A(3)(b) given served on the prosecution
5: Schedule 3 amended
1: In Schedule 3 not earlier than 10 February and not later than 17 February not earlier than 17 February and not later than 24 February
2: In Schedule 3 not earlier than 7 March and not later than 14 March not earlier than 14 March and not later than 21 March
3: In Schedule 3 not earlier than 4 April and not later than 11 April not earlier than 11 April and not later than 18 April
4: In Schedule 3 82 days 89 days