Law, Government and Consumer Issues
Beehive
The official website of the New Zealand Government. Find biographies and contact details for Government Ministers, read speeches and press releases.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Get independent information and advice, covering consumer rights, employment, property, family and health and more.
Commerce Commission New Zealand
A consumer watchdog enforcing the law to ensure businesses trade fairly and lend responsibly. Includes Information on consumer rights and safety recalls.
Community Law
Read a wide range of easy-to-read manuals and guides that cover common legal issues, or access free legal help from Community Law lawyers.
Vote NZ
Learn about New Zealand's voting system, how to enrol and how you can vote, as well as finding local electorate boundaries, and results from past elections.
LGNZ Local Government New Zealand
Learn about local government in New Zealand, including councils by region, local body elections and local government policy and structure.
Netsafe
Stay safe online with independent advice and tips from this non-profit online safety organisation. Information includes how to avoid and report scams, and dealing with online bullying.
New Zealand Law Society
Understand your legal rights in common situations. Including making a will, setting up powers of attorney and dealing with neighbourhood disputes.
NZLII Databases
Access 80 databases of New Zealand law including case law, historic and repealed legislation, and law journals.
New Zealand Legislation
Read current New Zealand legislation; Acts, Bills, and Regulations. Including the Building Act and the Employment Relations Act.
New Zealand Parliamentary Debates 1854-1950
Find Historic Parliamentary debates of the House of Representatives (Hansard) and the Legislative Council from 1854 to June 1985.