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Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

Transitional provisions

Schedule 1: Lifeline utilities

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"Important services like power, water, and phone networks that people need every day"

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The Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 has a list of important services called lifeline utilities. You can find this list in the act, which is empowered by section 4. These services are crucial for people's daily lives.

Some of these services are provided by specific companies, such as Radio New Zealand Limited and Television New Zealand Limited. Others are provided by companies that operate airports, like the ones in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. There are also services provided by port companies, like the ones in Auckland and Wellington, which are defined in the Port Companies Act 1988.

Other important services include those that provide gas, electricity, water, and waste management. These services are essential for people's health and wellbeing. There are also services that provide telecommunications, roads, and rail networks, which are vital for communication and transportation. Additionally, services that produce and distribute petroleum products, like petrol and diesel, are also important. You can find more information about these services in the Telecommunications Act 1987 and other related laws.

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1Lifeline utilities Empowered by s 4

Part ASpecific entities

1

Radio New Zealand Limited and Television New Zealand Limited.

    2

    The company (as defined in section 2 of the Auckland Airport Act 1987) that operates Auckland international airport.

      3

      The company (as defined in section 2 of the Wellington Airport Act 1990) that operates Wellington international airport.

        4

        The company that operates Christchurch International Airport.

          Notes
          • Schedule 1 Part A clause 4: replaced, on , by section 486 of the Civil Aviation Act 2023 (2023 No 10).

          5

          The entity (being an airport authority as defined in section 2 of the Airport Authorities Act 1966, whether or not it is also an airport company as defined in that section, or an airport operator as defined in section 5 of the Civil Aviation Act 2023) that operates the primary airport at Bay of Islands, Blenheim, Dunedin, Gisborne, Hamilton, Hokitika, Invercargill, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua, Tauranga, Wanganui, Westport, Whakatane, or Whangarei.

            Notes
            • Schedule 1 Part A clause 5: amended, on , by section 486 of the Civil Aviation Act 2023 (2023 No 10).

            6

            The port company (as defined in section 2(1) of the Port Companies Act 1988) that carries out port-related commercial activities at Auckland, Bluff, Port Chalmers, Gisborne, Lyttelton, Napier, Nelson, Picton, Port Taranaki, Tauranga, Timaru, Wellington, Westport, or Whangarei.

              Notes
              • Schedule 1 Part A clause 6: amended, on , by section 10 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 6).

              7

              The Grey District Council, acting as the Greymouth harbour authority and owner and operator of the Port of Greymouth under Parts 4 and 6 of the Local Government (West Coast Region) Reorganisation Order 1989, Part 39A of the Local Government Act 1974, and section 16 of the Local Government Amendment Act (No 2) 1999.

                Part BEntities carrying on certain businesses

                1

                An entity that produces, supplies, or distributes manufactured gas or natural gas (whether it is supplied or distributed through a network or in bottles of more than 20 kg of gas).

                  2

                  An entity that generates electricity for distribution through a network or distributes electricity through a network.

                    3

                    An entity that supplies or distributes water to the inhabitants of a city, district, or other place.

                      4

                      An entity that provides a waste water or sewerage network or that disposes of sewage or storm water.

                        5

                        An entity that provides a telecommunications network (within the meaning of the Telecommunications Act 1987).

                          6

                          An entity that provides a road network (including State highways).

                            7

                            An entity that produces, processes, or distributes to retail outlets and bulk customers any petroleum products used as an energy source or an essential lubricant or additive for motors for machinery.

                              8

                              An entity that provides a rail network or service.