You can think of a search warrant like a special permission slip. The Registrar is allowed to ask for this slip, which is called a search warrant, when they think someone has broken the law. They can do this because of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012, which you can read more about on the legislation.govt.nz website. You might wonder what the Registrar can do with this search warrant. The Registrar has some of the same powers as a police officer when it comes to asking for a search warrant. This means they can ask for a search warrant if they think someone has broken the law related to immigration advisers. The Registrar gets these powers from the Search and Surveillance Act 2012. This Act says what the Registrar can and cannot do when it comes to search warrants. It helps keep everyone safe and makes sure the law is followed.