Part 8Repeals and amendments
Amendments to Passports Act 1992
305Section 28 amended (Appeal to High Court)
In section 28(5A), replace on grounds of national security with under section 27GA.


When you look at section 28 of the Passports Act 1992, you will see a part called section 28(5A). In this part, the words "on grounds of national security" are replaced with "under section 27GA". This change is made as part of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017. You can find more information about the original Act by visiting the New Zealand legislation website.
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304: Section 27I amended (Electronic cancellation of New Zealand travel documents), or
"The government can electronically cancel your New Zealand passport or travel document without needing the actual document."
306: Section 29 amended (Appeal to Court of Appeal in certain cases), or
"Appealing to a higher court if you're unhappy with a decision about your New Zealand travel document"
In section 28(5A), replace on grounds of national security with under section 27GA.