24Conduct, event, circumstances occurring before commencement

#### 24 Conduct, event, circumstances occurring before commencement (1) To avoid doubt, a function or duty may be performed, or a power exercised: (a) under this instrument; or (b) under the Act in connection with something prescribed by this instrument; in relation to conduct engaged in, an event that occurred, or a circumstance that arose, before this instrument commences. (2) This section does not limit section 23 of this instrument or section 7 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (as that Act applies in relation to this instrument because of paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Legislation Act 2003).