Act

What it is

An Act of the New Zealand Parliament.

How to cite it

Cited under r 4.1 by short title, year and provision. r 4.1.1(c) adds a jurisdiction only to distinguish an overseas Act, so a New Zealand Act never carries one.

Example citation

Crimes Act 1961, s 59.

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Last reviewed 6 August 2026 · always confirm the rule against the official New Zealand Law Style Guide.