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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

2: Commencement

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"When the law starts: the day after it's officially agreed to by the Government"

Illustration for Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

If this bill becomes a law, it will start on the day after it gets Royal assent. You will know it has Royal assent when it is officially agreed to by the Government. This is when the bill will come into force and become part of New Zealand law.

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This page was last updated on 29 June 2025

View the original legislation for this page at https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/link.aspx?id=LMS992005.

1: Title, or

"A law about using renewable energy in New Zealand's oceans and seas."

3: Purpose, or

"This law aims to help New Zealand get the best offshore renewable energy projects."

2Commencement

This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.