What the official record says
This Act is the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act . (except ) come into force on the day after the date that this Act receives the Royal assent. come into force 12 months after the date on which this Act receives the Royal assent. Except as provided in , the rest of this Act comes into force on a date to be appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council. One or more Orders in Council may be made appointing different dates for the commencement of different provisions. However, may not be brought into force unless every provision of has been brought into force. The purposes of this Act are— to detect and deter money laundering and the financing of terrorism; and to maintain and enhance New Zealand’s international reputation by adopting, where appropriate