Legal Government

New Zealand Legislation   (www.legislation.govt.nz)  

Free public access to unofficial versions of New Zealand statutes (public, local, and private Acts) and Statutory Regulations.

Indigenous Peoples and the Law   (www.kennett.co.nz/law/indigenous/)  

An online institute of law affecting indigenous peoples. It aims to provide links to the best and latest articles available on the Internet.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner   (www.privacy.org.nz)  

An independent Crown entity established by the Privacy Act for the protection of personal information.

Law Commission   (www.lawcom.govt.nz)  

New Zealand's foremost law reform agency, established by statute to undertake the systematic review, reform and development of New Zealand law.

Obtaining a Copy of your Criminal Record   (www.courts.govt.nz/privacy/)  

Under the Privacy Act 1993 you are entitled to obtain this information about yourself and, if you consider that the information is not correct, you may apply to have the information corrected.

GP Legislation   (www.knowledge-basket.co.nz/gpprint/)  

The official printer of government print legislation and parliamentary records. Provides the public with online access to an up-to-date database which is added to daily.

Takeovers Panel   (www.takeovers.govt.nz)  

A site that provides information about the Takeovers Act 1993, the Takeovers Code and the Takeovers Panel, for shareholders, companies and lawyers.

New Zealand Parole Board   (www.paroleboard.govt.nz)  

The Parole Board makes decisions on the release of offenders from prison on parole and home detention. It also sets conditions for offenders when they are released, and can recall offenders to prison if they fail to follow the conditions set for them.

Legal Advice Services   (www.legalaccess.co.nz)  

Free legal information, news and services.

APEC E-com Legal Guide to New Zealand   (www.bakerinfo.com/apec/nzapec.htm)  

A guide to the law in New Zealand. Covers the law regarding online contract law, digital signatures encryption policy, consumer protection, trademarks and domain names, privacy law, taxation, copyright and international trade.