When you look at this law, there are some special rules that apply. These rules are called transitional, savings, and related provisions. You can find these rules in a part of the law called Schedule 1, and they work according to what they say.

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9: Meaning of Oranga Tamariki system, or

"What the Oranga Tamariki system means: help for kids and families from people and organisations."

11: Act binds the Crown, or

"The government must follow this law too"

Part 1Preliminary provisions

10Transitional, savings, and related provisions

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