New Zealand Legislation: Bills
Bills are proposed Acts
Protocols do not restrict—
(a) the ability of the Crown to exercise its powers and perform its functions and duties in accordance with the law and government policy, which includes (without limitation) the ability to—
(i) introduce legislation and change government policy; and
(ii) interact or consult with a person the Crown considers appropriate, including (without limitation) any iwi, hapū, marae, whānau, or other representative of tangata whenua; or
(b) the responsibilities of a responsible Minister or a responsible department; or
(c) the legal rights of Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika or a representative entity.