Tokelau Act 1948 (No. 24).

An Act to provide for the incorporation of Tokelau as part of New Zealand, and to make provision for its government.

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This Act makes provision for the administration of Tokelau and in particular provides with respect legislative powers of the General Fono and the Governor-General, proof of existence of rules, disallowance of rules and restoration of legislation. The Act also provides for the continuation in force of existing Laws and the application of common law of England.

Amended by: Tokelau Amendment Act 1967. (1967-10-26)
Amended by: Tokelau Amendment 1963. (1963)
Amended by: Tokelau Amendment 1969. (1969)
Amended by: Tokelau Amendment 1976. (1976)
Amended by: Tokelau Amendment 1996. (1996-06-10)
Amended by: Tokelau Amendment 1974. (1974)
Amended by: Tokelau Amendment 1986. (1986)