You know how New Zealand has its own laws. The common law of England is also part of New Zealand's laws. This has been the case since this Act started, and it will continue to be so.
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4: Other Imperial enactments and Imperial subordinate legislation not part of laws of New Zealand, or
"Old UK laws not part of New Zealand's laws"
6: Power to make subordinate legislation under Imperial enactments part of laws of New Zealand, or
"Making New Rules Under Old UK Laws That Apply in New Zealand"
After the commencement of this Act, the common law of England (including the principles and rules of equity), so far as it was part of the laws of New Zealand immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall continue to be part of the laws of New Zealand.
