New Zealand Legislation: Acts

17 Effect of repeal generally

• (1) The repeal of an enactment does not affect—

  • (a) The validity, invalidity, effect, or consequences of anything done or suffered:

  • (b) An existing right, interest, title, immunity, or duty:

  • (c) An existing status or capacity:

  • (d) An amendment made by the enactment to another enactment:

  • (e) The previous operation of the enactment or anything done or suffered under it.

  (2) The repeal of an enactment does not revive—

  • (a) An enactment that has been repealed or a rule of law that has been abolished:

  • (b) Any other thing that is not in force or existing at the time the repeal takes effect.

  Compare: 1924 No 11 s 20(a), (e), (f)