Court Martial Act 2007

Setting Up a Special Court for the Armed Forces

Weights and Measures Act 1987

Creating fair and trustworthy trading for everyone

Conservation Act 1987

Protecting New Zealand's Special Places and Things

New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Act 2008

Managing Geographic Names in New Zealand

Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008

Helping you understand and trust money matters

Limited Partnerships Act 2008

Setting Up and Running a Business with More Choices

Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987

Rules for time off and money when having a baby

Real Estate Agents Act 2008

Protecting People When Buying or Selling Houses

Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

Getting Access to Information from Local Authorities

Telecommunications Act 2001

Regulating Phone and Internet Services

Disputes Tribunal Act 1988

Updating Laws for Small Claims

Independent Police Conduct Authority Act 1988

Investigating Complaints Against the Police

Imperial Laws Application Act 1988

Using English Rules in New Zealand

Local Government (Rating) Act 2002

Helping Local Councils Manage Money and Make Fair Decisions

Sentencing Act 2002

Fair Punishments for Wrongdoing

Parole Act 2002

Changing Rules for Releasing People from Prison

Immigration Act 2009

Managing Who Can Enter and Stay in New Zealand

Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989

Protecting Animals and Plants from Disappearing

Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

Keeping You and Your Community Safe from Hazards and Emergencies

Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Helping Children and Families to be Safe and Happy

Broadcasting Act 1989

Understanding Laws and Their Special Words

Remuneration Authority Act 1977

Deciding Salaries and Allowances for Important Government Jobs

Crown Organisations (Criminal Liability) Act 2002

Making Sure Government Organisations Follow the Rules

Inquiries Act 2013

Setting Up and Running Investigations into Important Matters

Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002

Encouraging New Zealanders to Get Active and Have Fun

Trade Marks Act 2002

Protecting unique business symbols and respecting Māori culture

Income Tax Act 2007

Understanding and Paying Your Taxes

Local Government Act 2002

Helping Local Communities Thrive

Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003

Protection for Car Buyers

Social Workers Registration Act 2003

Keeping You Safe with Trained and Accountable Social Workers

Radiocommunications Act 1989

Managing the Airwaves for Fair Use

Prostitution Reform Act 2003

Protecting Sex Workers and the Community

Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009

Setting Up a New Council for Auckland's Governance and Services

Defence Act 1990

How New Zealand's Defence Group is Organised and Runs

Gambling Act 2003

Controlling Harm from Gambling Activities

Serious Fraud Office Act 1990

Helping to Detect and Investigate Big Fraud Cases

Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003

Rules to Keep You Safe When Borrowing Money

Search and Surveillance Act 2012

Updating Laws to Balance Rights and Crime Investigation

Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009

Stopping Bad People Using Money for Wrong Things

Civil Aviation Act 1990

Rules for flying and aviation in New Zealand and overseas

Fencing Act 1978

Rules for Building and Fixing Fences Between Neighbours

Retirement Villages Act 2003

Protecting People in Retirement Villages

Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990

Keeping You Safe from Harmful Smoking and Vaping Products

Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003

Helping People with Intellectual Disabilities in the Justice System

Utilities Access Act 2010

Keeping Transport Corridors Safe and Organised

Commodity Levies Act 1990

Charging Fees to Help People Who Produce or Sell Goods

Crown Minerals Act 1991

Managing Crown Owned Minerals for New Zealand's Benefit

Resource Management Act 1991

Rules for Using Land, Air, and Water

Child Support Act 1991

Rules for parents to support their children financially

Electricity Industry Act 2010

Rules for making sure everyone gets electricity safely and fairly

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1992

Working Together to Fight Crime Across Countries

Wildlife Act 1953

Protecting Wild Animals and Birds in New Zealand

Defamation Act 1992

Protecting Your Reputation from False Information

Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004

Clean Slate Scheme for Your Past Convictions

Housing Act 1955

Rules for Buying, Selling, and Using State Housing Land

Electricity Act 1992

Keeping everyone safe and sound with electricity rules

Adoption Act 1955

Rules to Help Keep Children Safe During Adoption

Judicial Conduct Commissioner and Judicial Conduct Panel Act 2004

Making the Judicial System Fair and Trustworthy

Impounding Act 1955

Rules for Dealing with Lost or Wandering Animals

Corrections Act 2004

Keeping Communities Safe and Helping People Change

Food Act 2014

Keeping Food Safe for Everyone to Eat

Human Rights Act 1993

Protecting Basic Rights and Freedoms in New Zealand

Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2004

Stopping Criminals from Selling Stolen Goods

Health Act 1956

Keeping Communities Healthy and Safe

Building Act 2004

Keeping Buildings Safe and Healthy for Everyone

Electoral Act 1993

Changing How New Zealand Elects Its Leaders

Charitable Trusts Act 1957

Updating and simplifying rules for groups that help others

Consumer Guarantees Act 1993

Protecting You When Buying Things

Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993

Keeping You Safe from Unsuitable Content

Legal Services Act 2011

Getting Fair Access to Legal Help

Oaths and Declarations Act 1957

Rules for Promising to Tell the Truth

Biosecurity Act 1993

Protecting People, Animals, and the Environment from Harm

Student Loan Scheme Act 2011

Managing education loans and setting up fair repayment rules

Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004

Protecting People's Health and Rights in Reproductive Procedures

Companies Act 1993

Rules for Companies to Follow

Financial Markets Authority Act 2011

Setting Up a Group to Oversee Financial Markets

Takeovers Act 1993

Rules for When One Company Buys Another

Crimes Act 1961

Understanding What is Against the Law

Receiverships Act 1993

Rules for People in Charge of Others' Property

Crown Entities Act 2004

Changing the Rules for Government Organisations

Litter Act 1979

Keeping Communities Clean and Beautiful

Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994

Protecting Your Rights When Using Health and Disability Services

Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Keeping people safe when drinking alcohol

Maritime Transport Act 1994

Keeping the Sea Safe and Clean

Animal Products Act 1999

Keeping Animal Products Safe for Use and Trade

Criminal Procedure Act 2011

Following Steps in Criminal Cases and Using Electronic Technology

Public Records Act 2005

Keeping Important Records Safe and Accessible

Copyright Act 1994

Protecting People's Creative Work

Taxation Review Authorities Act 1994

Understanding the Rules for Tax Authorities

Tax Administration Act 1994

Making Income Tax Rules Clearer and Easier

Burial and Cremation Act 1964

Taking Care of the Dead

Overseas Investment Act 2005

Protecting New Zealand from Overseas Investments

Local Government Borrowing Act 2011

Rules to Help a Special Funding Organisation Work Properly

Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Helping people to trust lawyers and conveyancers, and to protect their clients.

Building Societies Act 1965

Updating rules for groups that help people save and buy homes

Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995

Rules for Taking Bodily Samples from Suspects

Freedom Camping Act 2011

Rules for camping freely in public areas

National Parks Act 1980

Protecting and managing New Zealand's special natural areas

Dog Control Act 1996

Keeping People and Animals Safe from Harmful Dogs

Coroners Act 2006

Investigating Deaths to Promote Justice and Keep People Safe

Sports Tribunal Act 2006

Keeping Sports Fair and Honest in New Zealand

Evidence Act 2006

Making Legal Proceedings Fair for Everyone

Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre (Wairarapa) Act 1969

Controlling an Agricultural Training Centre

Fisheries Act 1996

Helping use fisheries in a way that's good for now and the future

Reserves and Other Lands Disposal Act 1970

Rules for Buying, Selling, and Using Land

Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006

Keeping You Safe from Health and Safety Risks

Family Proceedings Act 1980

Rules for When People Get Married, Live Together, or Separate

Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971

Rules for New Zealand's Armed Forces to Keep Everyone Safe

Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006

Stopping the Spread of Diseases in New Zealand

Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007

Protecting People Moving to New Zealand

Equal Pay Act 1972

Fair Pay for Everyone Regardless of Sex

Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013

Making Detailed Rules to Guide Specific Actions

Rates Rebate Act 1973

Help with Paying Home Rates

Ombudsmen Act 1975

Helping People Treated Unfairly by the Government

Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975

Checking if Things are Fair According to a Special Agreement

Land Transport Act 1998

Keeping You Safe on New Zealand Roads

Local Government Act 1974

Improving How Local Areas are Managed

Plain Language Act 2022

Helping you understand government information better

Juries Act 1981

Learning About How Juries Work and Make Decisions

Citizenship Act 1977

Becoming a Kiwi: Clear and Fair Rules for Everyone

Reserves Act 1977

Protecting Special Areas of Land for Everyone

Financial Reporting Act 2013

Rules for Financial Reporting and Climate Standards

Animal Welfare Act 1999

Protecting Animals from Harm and Poor Treatment

Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014

Keeping You and the Community Safe from Harm

Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013

Keeping Your Information Safe on Telecommunications Networks

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000

Protecting and Managing the Hauraki Gulf's Special Places

Summary Offences Act 1981

Making Rules for Minor Crimes Clearer

Medicines Act 1981

Keeping You Safe with Good Quality Medicines and Devices

Children’s Act 2014

Keeping Children Safe and Happy

Auctioneers Act 2013

Rules for selling things through competitive bidding

Employment Relations Act 2000

Building Fair and Trusting Work Relationships

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Ensuring safety and open communication in workplaces

Official Information Act 1982

Getting Access to Official Information About You

Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017

Helping People Overcome Severe Addiction

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017

Changing How Fire Services Work in New Zealand

Land Transfer Act 2017

Updating Land Ownership Laws for Modern Times

Social Security Act 2018

Helping People Support Themselves and Their Families

Bail Act 2000

Making Laws About Bail Clearer

Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017

Modernising and simplifying business and trade rules

Intelligence and Security Act 2017

Keeping New Zealand Safe and Secure

Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017

Rules to Keep Space Safe and Help the Space Industry Grow

Customs and Excise Act 2018

Controlling What Comes into New Zealand

Arms Act 1983

Keeping You and Others Safe with Firearms and Weapons

Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlements Act 2017

Setting Pay Rates for Support Workers

Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 2021

Keeping Your Personal Life Events Information Safe and Private

Legislation Act 2019

Making Laws Easier to Find and Understand

Trusts Act 2019

Updating the Rules for Managing Trusts in New Zealand

Wages Protection Act 1983

Rules for Paying Workers Fairly and On Time

Goods and Services Tax Act 1985

Paying tax on things you buy and use

Public Audit Act 2001

Setting Up a Special Officer and Updating Money Spending Rules

Habeas Corpus Act 2001

Protecting Your Freedom and Keeping You Safe

Commerce Act 1986

Helping You Get the Best Products and Services

Local Electoral Act 2001

Updating Rules for Local Elections and Voting

Constitution Act 1986

Making New Zealand's Rules More Straightforward and Independent

Residential Tenancies Act 1986

Rules for Renting Homes in New Zealand

Fair Trading Act 1986

Protecting Consumers and Promoting Fair Trading

Environment Act 1986

Protecting New Zealand's Environment

Waste Minimisation Act 2008

Protecting the Environment by Reducing Waste

Accident Compensation Act 2001

Making New Zealand safer and helping injured people

Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025

Rules for Providing Water to Communities

Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Helping Groups Work Together Fairly and Honestly

Public Service Act 2020

Modernising the Public Service to Better Serve the Community

Partnership Law Act 2019

Making Old Laws Easier to Understand

Venture Capital Fund Act 2019

Setting Up a Pool of Money to Help New Businesses Grow

Privacy Act 2020

Protecting Your Personal Information

Contempt of Court Act 2019

Fairness and Trust in the Court System

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 2021

Supporting New Zealand's Economy and People

Racing Industry Act 2020

Making racing better and fairer for everyone

Water Services Act 2021

Keeping Your Drinking Water Safe and Healthy

Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018

Help with Paying for Long-Term Care for Older People

Deposit Takers Act 2023

Keeping Banks and Money Safe

Retail Payment System Act 2022

Making Payment Systems Fair and Efficient for Everyone

Civil Aviation Act 2023

Keeping You Safe in the Air

Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022

Helping All New Zealanders Have Healthy Futures

Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Act 2022

Protecting the Rights of Children and Young People

Customer and Product Data Act 2025

Making data more useful and accessible while promoting safety and innovation

Inspector-General of Defence Act 2023

Helping Keep an Eye on the Defence Force

Children’s Commissioner Act 2022

Protecting and Promoting the Rights of Children and Young People

Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023

Keeping Sports Fair and Safe

Parliament Act 2025

How New Zealand's Parliament Works and is Kept Safe

Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025

Protecting the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana's Health and Environment

Gangs Act 2024

Keeping Public Places Safe from Gangs

Fast-track Approvals Act 2024

Helping to Build a Better Community

Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024

Helping Your Community Get Fair Access to Water Services