Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Regulations 2023
2023/232
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Regulations 2023
Cindy Kiro, Governor-General
Order in Council
At Wellington this 4th day of September 2023
Present:
Her Excellency the Governor-General in Council
These regulations are made under section 13C(1) of the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977—
(a)
on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council; and
(b)
on the recommendation of the Minister of Health after consultation with the Minister of Justice and after being satisfied of the matters in section 13C(2) of that Act.
Regulations
1 Title
These regulations are the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Regulations 2023.
2 Commencement
These regulations come into force on 5 October 2023.
3 Principal regulations
These regulations amend the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Regulations 2023.
4 Regulation 4 amended (Safe areas)
(1)
After regulation 4(b), insert:
(ba)
the area described in clause 2A of the Schedule, being—
(i)
the premises of Thames Hospital; and
(ii)
an area around those premises; and
(bb)
the area described in clause 2B of the Schedule, being—
(i)
the premises of Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata—Women’s Clinic (Rotorua Hospital); and
(ii)
an area around those premises; and
(bc)
the area described in clause 2C of the Schedule, being—
(i)
the premises of the Terrace Clinic (Hawke’s Bay Hospital); and
(ii)
an area around those premises; and
(bd)
the area described in clause 2D of the Schedule, being—
(i)
the premises of the Women’s Clinic, Palmerston North; and
(ii)
an area around those premises; and
(2)
After regulation 4(f), insert:
(g)
the area described in clause 7 of the Schedule, being—
(i)
the premises of the Women’s Clinic, Invercargill; and
(ii)
an area around those premises.
Schedule Schedule amended
Part 1 New clauses 2A to 2D inserted
2A Description of Thames Hospital safe area
The Thames Hospital safe area is the area enclosed by a line that—
(a)
commences at 130 Bella Street (at 37°8.128′S, 175°32.575′E); then
(b)
proceeds in a generally easterly direction along the northern side of Bella Street to the end of Bella Street (at 37°8.086′S, 175°32.687′E); then
(c)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to 100 Redwood Lane (at 37°8.109′S, 175°32.723′E); then
(d)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to the intersection of Redwood Lane and Karaka Road (at 37°8.129′S, 175°32.750′E); then
(e)
proceeds in a generally south-westerly direction along the south-eastern side of Karaka Road to the intersection of Karaka Road and Rolleston Street (at 37°8.263′S, 175°32.719′E); then
(f)
proceeds in a westerly direction to 819 Rolleston Street (at 37°8.263′S, 175°32.701′E); then
(g)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to where Rolleston Street becomes Mary Street (at 37°8.237′S, 175°32.675′E); then
(h)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the intersection of Mary Street and Mackay Street (at 37°8.260′S, 175°32.593′E); then
(i)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to 515 Mackay Street (at 37°8.286′S, 175°32.606′E); then
(j)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to Service Lane 5 (at 37°8.298′S, 175°32.565′E); then
(k)
proceeds in a generally northerly direction along the eastern side of Service Lane 5 to the intersection of Service Lane 5 and Mary Street (at 37°8.266′S, 175°32.538′E); then
(l)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to the intersection of Mary Street and Mackay Street (at 37°8.254′S, 175°32.576′E); then
(m)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to the intersection of Mackay Street and Pahau Street (at 37°8.144′S, 175°32.522′E); then
(n)
proceeds to the point described in paragraph (a).
Map of Thames Hospital safe area
The following map is indicative only, and if there is any inconsistency between the map and the description in clause 2A, the description in clause 2A prevails.
2B Description of Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata—Women’s Clinic (Rotorua Hospital) safe area
The Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata—Women’s Clinic (Rotorua Hospital) safe area is the area enclosed by a line that—
(a)
commences at the intersection of Lake Road and Ranolf Street (at 38°7.754′S, 176°14.685′E); then
(b)
proceeds in a generally south-easterly direction along the northern side of Lake Road to the intersection of Lake Road, Mataiawhea Street, and Rangiuru Street (at 38°7.815′S, 176°15.031′E); then
(c)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to the intersection of Mataiawhea Street and Lakefront Drive (at 38°7.810′S, 176°15.040′E); then
(d)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to War Memorial Park (at 38°7.816′S, 176°15.049′E); then
(e)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to War Memorial Park (at 38°7.822′S, 176°15.041′E); then
(f)
proceeds in a southerly direction to War Memorial Park (at 38°7.829′S, 176°15.042′E); then
(g)
proceeds in a generally southerly direction along the eastern side of Rangiuru Street to 1146 Rangiuru Street (at 38°8.070′S, 176°15.013′E); then
(h)
proceeds in a westerly direction to 1249 Arawa Street (at 38°8.073′S, 176°14.987′E); then
(i)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to Arawa Street (at 38°8.088′S, 176°14.977′E); then
(j)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to 1232 Arawa Street (at 38°8.100′S, 176°14.961′E); then
(k)
proceeds in a westerly direction along the southern side of Arawa Street to the intersection of Arawa Street and Ranolf Street (at 38°8.100′S, 176°14.817′E); then
(l)
proceeds in a northerly direction to Kuirau Park (at 38°8.084′S, 176°14.817′E); then
(m)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to Kuirau Park (at 38°7.961′S, 176°14.751′E); then
(n)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to Kuirau Park (at 38°7.775′S, 176°14.696′E); then
(o)
proceeds in a westerly direction to Kuirau Park (at 38°7.775′S, 176°14.689′E); then
(p)
proceeds in a northerly direction to Lake Road (at 38°7.765′S, 176°14.685′E); then
(q)
proceeds to the point described in paragraph (a).
Map of Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata—Women’s Clinic (Rotorua Hospital) safe area
The following map is indicative only, and if there is any inconsistency between the map and the description in clause 2B, the description in clause 2B prevails.
2C Description of Terrace Clinic (Hawke’s Bay Hospital) safe area
The Terrace Clinic (Hawke’s Bay Hospital) safe area is the area enclosed by a line that—
(a)
commences at Omahu Road (at 39°37.748′S, 176°49.763′E); then
(b)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to Orchard Road (at 39°37.878′S, 176°49.557′E); then
(c)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to Orchard Road (at 39°37.869′S, 176°49.546′E); then
(d)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to Hastings Cemetery (at 39°37.906′S, 176°49.487′E); then
(e)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to Hastings Cemetery (at 39°37.822′S, 176°49.414′E); then
(f)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to Orchard Road (at 39°37.797′S, 176°49.453′E); then
(g)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to the intersection of Orchard Road and Canning Road (at 39°37.694′S, 176°49.321′E); then
(h)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to the intersection of Canning Road and Omahu Road (at 39°37.573′S, 176°49.509′E); then
(i)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to the point described in paragraph (a).
Map of Terrace Clinic (Hawke’s Bay Hospital) safe area
The following map is indicative only, and if there is any inconsistency between the map and the description in clause 2C, the description in clause 2C prevails.
2D Description of Women’s Clinic, Palmerston North safe area
The Women’s Clinic, Palmerston North safe area is the area enclosed by a line that—
(a)
commences at 262 Ruahine Street (at 40°20.944′S, 175°37.748′E); then
(b)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to 260 Ruahine Street (at 40°20.936′S, 175°37.742′E); then
(c)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to 263 Ruahine Street (at 40°20.931′S, 175°37.755′E); then
(d)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to the intersection of Ruahine Street and Church Street (at 40°20.954′S, 175°37.773′E); then
(e)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to 611 Church Street (at 40°20.926′S, 175°37.836′E); then
(f)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to the intersection of Church Street and McKenzie Court (at 40°20.940′S, 175°37.846′E); then
(g)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the intersection of Church Street and Ruahine Street (at 40°20.968′S, 175°37.783′E); then
(h)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to 281 Ruahine Street (at 40°21.007′S, 175°37.813′E); then
(i)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to 278 Ruahine Street (at 40°21.012′S, 175°37.801′E); then
(j)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to the intersection of Ruahine Street and Church Street (at 40°20.974′S, 175°37.771′E); then
(k)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the intersection of Church Street and Seville Court (at 40°21.005′S, 175°37.701′E); then
(l)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to 571 Church Street (at 40°20.991′S, 175°37.691′E); then
(m)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to 589 Church Street (at 40°20.968′S, 175°37.742′E); then
(n)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to 591 Church Street (at 40°20.952′S, 175°37.730′E); then
(o)
proceeds to the point described in paragraph (a).
Map of Women’s Clinic, Palmerston North safe area
The following map is indicative only, and if there is any inconsistency between the map and the description in clause 2D, the description in clause 2D prevails.
Part 2 New clause 7 inserted
7 Description of Women’s Clinic, Invercargill safe area
The Women’s Clinic, Invercargill safe area is the area enclosed by a line that—
(a)
commences at Don Street (at 46°24.640′S, 168°21.343′E); then
(b)
proceeds in an easterly direction to the intersection of Don Street and Jed Street (at 46°24.640′S, 168°21.421′E); then
(c)
proceeds in a southerly direction to Esk Street (at 46°24.705′S, 168°21.421′E); then
(d)
proceeds in an easterly direction to Esk Street (at 46°24.705′S, 168°21.459′E); then
(e)
proceeds in a southerly direction to Tay Street (at 46°24.773′S, 168°21.461′E); then
(f)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the intersection of Tay Street and Jed Street (at 46°24.773′S, 168°21.406′E); then
(g)
proceeds in a northerly direction to 12 Jed Street (at 46°24.734′S, 168°21.406′E); then
(h)
proceeds in a westerly direction to 12 Jed Street (at 46°24.734′S, 168°21.383′E); then
(i)
proceeds in a northerly direction to Esk Street (at 46°24.716′S, 168°21.382′E); then
(j)
proceeds in a westerly direction to Esk Street (at 46°24.716′S, 168°21.343′E); then
(k)
proceeds to the point described in paragraph (a).
Map of Women’s Clinic, Invercargill safe area
The following map is indicative only, and if there is any inconsistency between the map and the description in clause 7, the description in clause 7 prevails.
Rachel Hayward,
Clerk of the Executive Council.
Explanatory note
This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.
These regulations, which come into force on 5 October 2023, amend the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Regulations 2023.
The amendments prescribe 5 additional safe areas for the purposes of sections 13A to 13C of the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977. The safe areas are at the following premises:
Thames Hospital:
Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata—Women’s Clinic (Rotorua Hospital):
Terrace Clinic (Hawke’s Bay Hospital):
Women’s Clinic, Palmerston North:
Women’s Clinic, Invercargill.
Date of notification in Gazette: 7 September 2023.
These regulations are administered by the Ministry of Health.