Application of Act
1 The provisions of this Act, so far as they relate to capacity to marry, shall apply to the marriage of any person domiciled in New Zealand at the time of the marriage, whether the marriage is solemnised in New Zealand or elsewhere. 2 The provisions of this Act, so far as they relate to the formalities of marriage, including section 18 (marriage of persons 16 and 17 years of age), apply to any marriage solemnised in New Zealand, and to any marriage solemnised under section 44 , whether or not either of the parties to any such marriage is at the time of the marriage domiciled in New Zealand.