Contacting New Zealand government agencies
Do you have questions about an Act or secondary legislation? The agency that administers the legislation may be able to help.
You can find contact details for all government agencies on govt.nz: Government A-Z | New Zealand Government.
How can I see which agency is responsible for an Act or secondary legislation?
The administering agency is shown at the top of the legislation page, in search results, and also within the legislation.
This information may not be displayed for older or repealed legislation, or for local or private Acts.
How can I get help with my legal question?
There are free resources to help you with legal and related questions:
free advice clinics via a Community Law Centre: Our Law Centres - Community Law
the Community Law Centre’s Law Manual Online: Law Manual Online - Community Law.
You can also seek legal advice from a lawyer: New Zealand Law Society | Find a lawyer.
If you don't know what law is relevant, or what agency to contact:
for general information, visit the New Zealand Government website: Govt.nz
for information for businesses, visit business.govt.nz, provided by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.
You may also want to contact a government Minister: Ministers | Beehive.govt.nz or your Member of Parliament: Contact an MP - New Zealand Parliament.
If you have a concern about a government agency, the Ombudsman may be able to help: Ombudsman New Zealand | Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata.