When a Type 1 intelligence warrant is issued, it is done by two people together. They are the authorising Minister and a Commissioner of Intelligence Warrants. You can think of them as two people who have to agree to issue this warrant.
A Type 1 intelligence warrant can only be issued if it follows the rules set out in section 58 or section 59. These sections explain when and how a warrant can be issued. You need to look at these sections to understand the rules for issuing a Type 1 intelligence warrant.
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56: Joint application for intelligence warrant, or
"Two security bosses can apply together for a special permission"
58: Issue of Type 1 intelligence warrant to contribute to protection of national security, or
"Government can issue a special warrant to help keep New Zealand safe from harm"
A Type 1 intelligence warrant is issued jointly by—
A Type 1 intelligence warrant may only be issued in accordance with section 58 or 59.
