NEW ZEALAND
Civil Union Act 2004
Part 1—Preliminary Provisions
§ 5. Reference to civil union in any other enactment—
In any other enactment, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to a civil union refers to—
(a) a civil union entered into under and in accordance with this Act; and
(b) a relationship that is entered into overseas and—
(i) is of a type identified by regulations made under section 35(1)(a) as being a type of relationship that is recognised in New Zealand as a civil union; and
(ii) is between 2 people who are at least 18 years old or, if either party is younger than 18, was entered into with the consent of that party’s guardians.
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Part 2—Civil Unions
SUBPART 3—OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Miscellaneous
§ 35. Regulations
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Approved Dec. 13, 2004
Source: Act 2004 No. 102.
Citation: Civil Union Act 2004, §§ 5, 35, 2004 S.N.Z. No. 102.