Maritime Powers Bill [pdf, 151 KB]
...is consistent with international law. 5. New Zealand has established maritime powers in an ad hoc manner that apply to maritime terrorism and drugs trafficking. The Bill would set up a law enforcement regime that applies irrespective of subject matter, and replace the current, dispersed provisions with powers structured under one Act. 6. The Bill provides powers to “enforcement officers” who are defined as constables, Customs officers, members of the armed forces, Department of Con...