This law is about adopting children in New Zealand. It brings together and updates some existing laws that relate to child adoption. You can think of it like a big collection of rules that help make sure children are adopted safely and fairly.

The law is made up of many parts that work together to guide the adoption process. When you adopt a child, you become their legal parent, and the law helps make sure this happens in a way that is best for the child. The law also talks about how the adoption process works, including what happens before, during, and after a child is adopted.

The law is important because it helps keep children safe and makes sure they have a stable and loving family. It also helps birth parents, adoptive parents, and social workers understand their roles and responsibilities in the adoption process. You can find more information about the specifics of the law by looking at the different sections that make up the law, but overall, its main goal is to support children and families during the adoption process.