In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
Anglican Church, or Church, means the Church of the Province of New Zealand; and includes the Church of the Province of Melanesia (in this Act separately referred to as the Anglican Church of Melanesia)
Aotearoa Council means the Aotearoa Council constituted under the canons of the Anglican Church
authorised Trust Board, or Board, means any Board or Trust for the time being specified in Schedule 1
General Synod means the General Synod of the Anglican Church
New Zealand Advisory Council has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Melanesian Trusts Act 1974.