Portal:Law of New Zealand

Pre-European Law

The first mention of New Zealand in British statutes is in the Murders Abroad Act 1817, which clarified that New Zealand was not a British colony and "not within His Majesty's dominions".

Treaty of Waitangi

The Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) is a constitutional document of New Zealand. Often considered the founding document of New Zealand.

Acts

Acts of the Parliament of New Zealand

Works

• Destitute Persons Act 1846
• Pensions Act 1849
• Pensions Act 1856
• Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Act 2015