New Zealand Acts

LEGISLATION ACT 2019 - SECT 33

33 Effect of repeal or amendment on existing rights and proceedings

1 The repeal or amendment of legislation does not affect—

a) the completion of a matter or thing that relates to an existing right, interest, title, immunity, duty, status, or capacity (a
"legal position" ); or

b) the commencing of a proceeding that relates to an existing legal position; or

c) the completion of a proceeding commenced or in progress under the legislation.

2 Repealed or amended legislation continues to have effect for the purposes stated in subsection (1) as if the legislation had not been repealed or amended.

Note: 1999 No 85 s 18 ; Acts Interpretation Act 1901 s 7(2) (Aust)