The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 starts on 1 July 2022. You can expect the law to be in effect from this date. This is when the Act comes into force.

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Health and wellbeing > Public health

1: Title, or

"The name of the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 law"

3: Purpose of this Act, or

"This Act aims to keep all New Zealanders healthy and happy."

2Commencement

This Act comes into force on 1 July 2022.