Order in Council
What it is
An order made by the Governor-General in Council.
How to cite it
Where the order is cited in its own right rather than as an instrument, r 4.3.2 sends it to the Gazette rule, r 5.2.4.
Example citation
“Order in Council” (10 December 2009) 180 New Zealand Gazette 4021.
Last reviewed 6 August 2026 · always confirm the rule against the official New Zealand Law Style Guide.