The House of Representatives can change or replace some laws, called secondary legislation, by making a resolution. You can think of a resolution like a formal decision made by the House of Representatives. When they make this decision, it can change or replace the secondary legislation.

The change or replacement takes effect on a certain day, which is the later of 28 days after the decision is published or a date stated in the decision. This means you will know when the change happens because it is either after a set number of days or on a specific date. The House of Representatives decides which date it will be.

If the House of Representatives changes or replaces secondary legislation, it can still be disallowed, which means it can be cancelled, as if the person who made the original law had made the change, even if section 115(a) says something different. This is an important part of how the laws are overseen in New Zealand. It helps ensure that the laws are fair and work well for everyone.