New Zealand Legislation

Kia ora. This site contains New Zealand Acts, Bills, and Regulations.
You can read and download any of these free of charge.

For an introduction to the New Zealand Legislation website, what it provides, its currency, and the status of legislation on the site, see About this site. The Guide to using the New Zealand Legislation website will help you get started in using the site.

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This site is updated regularly by the Parliamentary Counsel Office, which drafts and publishes most New Zealand legislation.

Last updated: Friday, 3 July 2009 1:00 a.m.