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Part 5 – Definitions

Part 5 of the Integrity Code contains the definitions used throughout the Integrity Code. Defined terms are in bold text in the Integrity Code so they can be easily identified. This Part does not include definitions of prohibited behaviours – they are in Schedule 1.

Some definitions are taken directly from the Act (eg, participant). Other definitions are specific to the Integrity Code, though in many cases are drawn from other legislation (eg, the definition of tikanga Māori comes from the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989).

Schedule 4 – Transitional provisions

Schedule 4 sets out transitional provisions. They indicate how the Integrity Code will apply to circumstances that arise before the Integrity Code comes into force or takes effect. For example, incidents or complaints arising before the commencement of the Integrity Code or it taking effect for the sport or recreation activity.

The general rule is that matters should be dealt with according to the rules that are in place for the affected people at the time of the incident or complaint. Holding people accountable for standards that did not apply to them at the time is generally considered to be unfair.