You need to know when parts of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 start. Some sections like sections 10 to 24, 33, 75, 76, 100, and 156 start the day after it gets Royal assent. The rest of the Act starts 14 months after it gets Royal assent.

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1: Title, or

"This law is about real estate agents in New Zealand."

3: Purpose of Act, or

"This law helps keep you safe when buying or selling a house by regulating real estate agents."

2Commencement

Sections 10 to 24, 33, 75, 76, 100, and 156 of this Act come into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
The rest of this Act comes into force on the day that is 14 months after the date it receives the Royal assent.