The Civil Defence Act 1983 is a law that is no longer in effect. You will not find this law being used because it has been repealed. This means the Civil Defence Act 1983, which was law number 1983 No 46, is no longer valid.

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Government and voting > Emergency management

115A: Permanent legislative authority for payment of certain expenses, or

"The government can pay for some emergency costs without extra approval."

117: Amendments to other Acts, or

"Changes to other New Zealand laws are listed in Schedule 2"

Part 7Miscellaneous provisions

116Repeal of Civil Defence Act 1983

The Civil Defence Act 1983 (1983 No 46) is repealed.