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Letters patent

What it is

An instrument issued under the royal prerogative, such as the Letters Patent constituting the office of Governor-General.

How to cite it

Cited as a legislative instrument under r 4.3.5.

Example citation

Letters Patent Constituting the Office of the Governor-General of New Zealand 1983, cl 12.

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