Law, Government and Consumer Issues

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Beehive

The official website of the New Zealand Government. Find biographies and contact details for Government Ministers, read speeches and press releases.

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Business

Start, manage, grow or exit your businesses with help from these practical resources.

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Citizens Advice Bureau

Get independent information and advice, covering consumer rights, employment, property, family and health and more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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NZLII Databases

Access 80 databases of New Zealand law including case law, historic and repealed legislation, and law journals.

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New Zealand Legislation

Read current New Zealand legislation; Acts, Bills, and Regulations. Including the Building Act and the Employment Relations Act.

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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.