New Zealand Legislation: Acts

116 Terms relating to Police in other enactments

• Unless the context otherwise requires,—

  • (a) a reference in an enactment other than this Act to any of the following terms must be read as a reference to a constable:

    • (i) a member of Police:

    • (ii) a member of the Police:

    • (iii) a member of the New Zealand Police:

    • (iv) a Police officer:

    • (v) an officer of the Police:

    • (vi) a policeman:

    • (vii) a sworn member of the Police.

  • (b) a reference in an enactment other than this Act to a commissioned officer of Police (or of the Police) must be read as a reference to a constable who is of or above the level of position of inspector:

  • (c) a reference in an enactment other than this Act to a non-commissioned officer of Police (or of the Police) must be read as a reference to a constable who is of or above the level of position of sergeant but below the level of position of inspector:

  • (d) a reference in an enactment other than this Act to a non-sworn member of Police (or of the Police) must be read as a reference to a Police employee who is not a constable.