New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

7 Liberian citizens to enter New Zealand only if consistent with determinations of Security Council

• (1) The heading to regulation 16 is amended by omitting “Liberian citizens” and substituting “Designated persons”.

  (2) Regulation 16(1) is amended by omitting “Liberian citizen” and substituting “designated person”.

  (3) Regulation 16 is amended by inserting the following subclauses after subclause (1):

  • “(1A) Subclause (1) does not apply so as to prevent a person from entering or transiting through New Zealand if—

    • “(a) the committee has determined that the travel is justified on the grounds of humanitarian need, including religious obligations; or

    • “(b) the committee has concluded that the travel would otherwise further the objectives of the Security Council's resolutions.

  • “(1B) Subclause (1) does not apply to a designated person who is a New Zealand citizen.”

  (4) Regulation 16(2) is amended by omitting “Liberian citizen” and substituting “designated person”.