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2Consequential amendments Empowered by s 38

  • Conservation Act 1987 (1987 No 65)
  • Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84)
  • Marine Reserves Act 1971 (1971 No 15)
  • National Parks Act 1980 (1980 No 66)
  • Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 (1998 No 97)
  • Official Information Act 1982 (1982 No 156)
  • Ombudsmen Act 1975 (1975 No 9)
  • Reserves Act 1977 (1977 No 66)