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Constitution Act 1986

Royal assent to Bills

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Provision
16
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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A Bill passed by the House of Representatives shall become law when the Sovereign or the Governor-General assents to it and signs it in token of such assent. New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 s 56 (UK)

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Constitution Act 1986 · legislation.govt.nz · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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