In 1991 the Law Commission produced its Final Report on Emergencies (NZLC R22):
http://www.lawcom.govt.nz/UploadFiles/Publications/Publication_30_71_R22.pdf
It makes for interesting reading and I think demonstrates how this Bill is inconsistent with the basic principles and safeguards relating to emergency powers and legislation. This includes clear warnings against, amongst other things, broad delegation of power and exclusion of review by the courts.
[Hat-tip Geoff McLay for recalling its existence.]
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