Where the Attorney-General is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that evidence or information relevant to any criminal matter in New Zealand may be obtained if—
(a) Evidence is taken in a foreign country; or
(b) Documents or other articles in a foreign country are produced,—
the Attorney-General may request that foreign country to assist in obtaining that evidence or information.
Compare: Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987 (Aust), s 12