In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
board or registration board means the Music Teachers Registration Board
council means the Council of the Institute
Director-General means the Director-General of Education appointed under the Education Act 1964
federation means the Federation of Societies of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand (Incorporated) a society incorporated immediately before the passing of this Act under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908
institute means the Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand
Minister means the Minister of Education
registered means registered under this Act, and registration has a corresponding meaning.