Section 407 — Immigration Act 2009: Immigration Act 1987 continues in relation to certain matters and for certain purposes

407 Immigration Act 1987 continues in relation to certain matters and for certain purposes (1) To avoid doubt, despite the repeal of the former Act by section 404 of this Act, sections 17 , 18 , and 19 of the Interpretation Act 1999— (a) provide that the repeal of the former Act does not affect certain matters; and (b) continue the application of the former Act for certain purposes, subject to any provision in subpart 2 of this Part that expressly provides otherwise. (2) Accordingly, but without limiting subpart 2 of this Part, in relation to an immigration matter, a person who, immediately before the commencement of section 404 of this Act,— (a) is unlawfully in New Zealand continues to have an obligation to leave New Zealand: (b) is detained under the former Act continues to be lawfully detained: (c) is subject to a removal order or deportation order under the former Act continues to be subject to that order.