Crown Entities Act 2004

Miscellaneous provisions - Miscellaneous

178: Application of Public Records Act 2005

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"Government offices must follow the Public Records Act 2005 rules"

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The Public Records Act 2005 applies to a Crown entity that is a government office. You can find the Public Records Act 2005 at https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2005/0040/latest/DLM345528. This means the Crown entity must follow the rules in the Public Records Act 2005.

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Part 5Miscellaneous provisions
Miscellaneous

178Application of Public Records Act 2005

  1. The Public Records Act 2005 applies to a Crown entity that is a government office for the purpose of that Act.

Notes
  • Section 178 heading: amended, on , by section 44(1) of the Statutes Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 74).
  • Section 178: amended, on , by section 44(2) of the Statutes Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 74).