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

Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987

Rules for time off and money when having a baby

Telecommunications Act 2001

Rules for Phone and Internet Services

Immigration Act 2009

Rules for entering and staying in New Zealand

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

Local Government Act 2002

Rules for local governments to serve their communities effectively

Prostitution Reform Act 2003

Protecting Sex Workers and the Community

Search and Surveillance Act 2012

Protecting Your Rights and Freedoms in New Zealand

Civil Aviation Act 1990

Rules for flying and aviation in New Zealand and overseas

Fencing Act 1978

Updating the rules for shared property fences

Trade Marks Act 2002

Protecting unique business symbols and respecting Māori culture

Income Tax Act 2007

Understanding Your Tax Obligations

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

Wildlife Act 1953

Rules for Protecting Wild Animals and Birds in New Zealand

Electricity Act 1992

Keeping everyone safe and sound with electricity rules

Health Act 1956

Keeping You and Your Community Healthy

Building Act 2004

Keeping You Safe in Buildings

Charitable Trusts Act 1957

Updating and simplifying rules for groups that help others

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

Companies Act 1993

Rules for Companies to Follow

Financial Markets Authority Act 2011

Setting up a new financial watchdog for New Zealand

Crimes Act 1961

Rules to Keep New Zealand Safe

Litter Act 1979

Keeping Communities Clean and Beautiful

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

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

Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007

Ensuring trustworthy advice for newcomers to New Zealand

Equal Pay Act 1972

Fair Pay for Everyone Regardless of Sex

Land Transport Act 1998

Staying Safe on New Zealand Roads

Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975

Following the Treaty of Waitangi's Promises

Plain Language Act 2022

Helping you understand government information better

Public Works Act 1981

Rules for government projects that benefit everyone

Animal Welfare Act 1999

Protecting Animals from Harm and Making Sure They Are Treated Well

Auctioneers Act 2013

Rules for selling things through competitive bidding

Employment Relations Act 2000

Creating fair and respectful workplaces for everyone

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

Social Security Act 2018

Help for People Who Need Financial Support

Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017

Modernising and simplifying business and trade rules

Legislation Act 2019

Making Laws Easier to Find and Understand

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

Accident Compensation Act 2001

Making New Zealand safer and helping injured people

Public Service Act 2020

Helping the Public Service Work Better for the Community

Partnership Law Act 2019

Modernising an old law to make it easier to understand

Privacy Act 2020

Protecting Your Private Information

Racing Industry Act 2020

Making racing better and fairer for everyone

Customer and Product Data Act 2025

Making data more useful and accessible while promoting safety and innovation

Gangs Act 2024

Limiting gang activities and intimidation in public spaces

Fast-track Approvals Act 2024

Speeding up big projects to improve New Zealand

Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024

Helping Your Community Get Fair and Good Water Services