Weights and Measures Act 1987

Creating fair and trustworthy trading for everyone

Conservation Act 1987

Protecting New Zealand's Special Places and Things

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

Real Estate Agents Act 2008

Rules to Keep You Safe When Buying or Selling a House

Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987

Rules for time off and money when having a baby

Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

Getting Access to Information from Local Authorities

Telecommunications Act 2001

Regulating Phone and Internet Services

Local Government (Rating) Act 2002

Helping Local Councils Make Fair Decisions About Rates

Imperial Laws Application Act 1988

Using English Rules in New Zealand

Sentencing Act 2002

Fair Punishments for Wrongdoing

Parole Act 2002

Changing Rules for Releasing People from Prison

Immigration Act 2009

Rules for entering and staying in New Zealand

Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989

Protecting Animals and Plants from Disappearing

Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Keeping Children and Young People Safe and Happy

Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

Keeping You and Your Community Safe from Hazards and Emergencies

Broadcasting Act 1989

Understanding Laws and Their Special Words

Remuneration Authority Act 1977

Setting Up a Group to Decide How Much Public Officials Get Paid

Inquiries Act 2013

Improving the Way Inquiries are Run in New Zealand

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

Local Government Act 2002

Helping Local Government Work Well for Everyone

Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003

Helping Car Buyers Get a Fair Deal

Social Workers Registration Act 2003

Keeping You Safe with Trained and Accountable Social Workers

Income Tax Act 2007

Understanding Your Tax Obligations

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

Gambling Act 2003

Rules to Keep Gambling Fair and Safe

Serious Fraud Office Act 1990

Helping to Detect and Investigate Big Fraud Cases

Search and Surveillance Act 2012

Keeping You and Your Community Safe with Fair Laws

Fencing Act 1978

Updating the rules for shared property fences

Civil Aviation Act 1990

Rules for flying and aviation in New Zealand and overseas

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

Paying a Fee to Help People in a Particular Industry

Resource Management Act 1991

Rules for Using Our Environment

Crown Minerals Act 1991

Making Complex Information Easy to Read

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

Rules for Protecting Wild Animals and Birds in New Zealand

Electricity Act 1992

Keeping everyone safe and sound with electricity rules

Impounding Act 1955

Rules for Dealing with Lost or Wandering Animals

Adoption Act 1955

Rules to Help Keep Children Safe During Adoption

Corrections Act 2004

Keeping Communities Safe and Helping People Change

Food Act 2014

Keeping Food Safe for Everyone to Eat

Health Act 1956

Keeping Communities Healthy and Safe

Building Act 2004

Keeping Young Children Safe Around Pools

Charitable Trusts Act 1957

Updating and simplifying rules for groups that help others

Electoral Act 1993

Changing How New Zealand Elections Work

Consumer Guarantees Act 1993

Ensuring fair and confident buying and selling for everyone

Biosecurity Act 1993

Protecting New Zealand from Harmful Pests and Organisms

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

Financial Markets Authority Act 2011

Setting up a new financial watchdog for New Zealand

Companies Act 1993

Rules for Companies to Follow

Crimes Act 1961

Rules to Keep New Zealand Safe

Receiverships Act 1993

Rules for People in Charge of Others' Property

Crown Entities Act 2004

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 Our Oceans Safe and Following the Rules

Animal Products Act 1999

Keeping Animal Products Safe for People to Use and Eat

Public Records Act 2005

Keeping Important Records Safe and Accessible

Criminal Procedure Act 2011

Rules for Dealing with People Accused of Crimes

Tax Administration Act 1994

Making Income Tax Rules Clearer and Easier

Local Government Borrowing Act 2011

Rules to Help a Special Funding Organisation Work Properly

Overseas Investment Act 2005

Protecting New Zealand from Overseas Investments

Building Societies Act 1965

Updating rules for groups that help people save and buy homes

National Parks Act 1980

Protecting and managing New Zealand's special natural areas

Freedom Camping Act 2011

Rules for camping freely in public areas

Dog Control Act 1996

Keeping People and Animals Safe from Harmful Dogs

Sports Tribunal Act 2006

Keeping Sports Fair and Honest in New Zealand

Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre (Wairarapa) Act 1969

Rules for Running an Agricultural Training Centre

Evidence Act 2006

Making Legal Proceedings Fair for Everyone

Fisheries Act 1996

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

Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006

Keeping You and the Public Safe and Healthy

Family Proceedings Act 1980

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

Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007

Ensuring trustworthy advice for newcomers 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

Updating the Rules for a Fair Government

Land Transport Act 1998

Understanding the Rules That Guide Us

Local Government Act 1974

Improving How Local Areas are Managed

Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975

Checking if Things are Fair According to a Special Agreement

Plain Language Act 2022

Helping you understand government information better

Citizenship Act 1977

Becoming a Kiwi: Clear and Fair Rules for Everyone

Reserves Act 1977

Protecting Special Areas of Land for Everyone

Public Works Act 1981

Keeping Public Places Safe and Well-Maintained

Financial Reporting Act 2013

Rules for Company Financial and Climate Reporting

Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014

Keeping You and the Community Safe from Harm

Animal Welfare Act 1999

Protecting Animals from Harm and Making Sure They Are Treated Well

Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013

Keeping Your Information Safe on Telecommunications Networks

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000

Protecting the Hauraki Gulf's Special Places and Resources

Medicines Act 1981

Keeping You Safe with Medicines and Medical Devices

Children’s Act 2014

Keeping Children Safe and Happy

Auctioneers Act 2013

Rules for selling things through competitive bidding

Employment Relations Act 2000

Fair Treatment at Work

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

Social Security Act 2018

Help for People Who Need Financial Support

Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017

Modernising and simplifying business and trade rules

Intelligence and Security Act 2017

Keeping New Zealand Safe and Free

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

Legislation Act 2019

Making Laws Clear and Easy to Understand

Trusts Act 2019

Updating the Rules for Managing Trusts in New Zealand

Wages Protection Act 1983

Rules About Getting Paid for Your Job

Goods and Services Tax Act 1985

Paying tax on things you buy and use

Commerce Act 1986

Helping You Get the Best Products and Services

Public Audit Act 2001

Keeping an Eye on Public Money

Habeas Corpus Act 2001

Protecting Your Freedom and Keeping You Safe

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 and solving renting problems

Fair Trading Act 1986

Rules for fair and honest trading to protect everyone

Environment Act 1986

Learning About the Rules That Help Us

Accident Compensation Act 2001

Making New Zealand safer and helping injured people

Waste Minimisation Act 2008

Protecting the Environment by Reducing Waste

Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025

Rules for Providing Water to Communities

Public Service Act 2020

Improving How the Public Service Works for the Community

Partnership Law Act 2019

Making Old Laws Easier to Understand

Privacy Act 2020

Protecting Your Personal Information

Contempt of Court Act 2019

Fairness and Trust in the Court System

Racing Industry Act 2020

Making racing better and fairer for everyone

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

Civil Aviation Act 2023

Keeping You Safe in the Air

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

Children’s Commissioner Act 2022

Helping Kids Have Happy, Healthy, and Safe Lives

Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023

Keeping Sports Fair and Safe

Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025

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

Gangs Act 2024

Limiting gang activities and intimidation in public spaces

Fast-track Approvals Act 2024

Helping Big Projects Happen to Benefit the Country

Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024

Helping Your Community Get Fair Access to Water Services