You need to look at the transitional, savings, and related provisions in Schedule 1. These provisions work according to their own terms. They are part of the Local Electoral Act 2001.

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5: Interpretation, or

"What special words mean in the Local Electoral Act 2001"

5AA: Temporary definition of public notice as result of outbreak of COVID-19, or

"A special rule for public notices during the COVID-19 outbreak"

Part 1Preliminary provisions

5AATransitional, savings, and related provisions

The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.

Notes

Section 5AA: inserted, on 2 March 2021, by section 4 of the Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 3).