Law, Government and Consumer Issues

Beehive
The official website of the New Zealand Government. Find biographies and contact details for Government Ministers, read speeches and press releases.

Citizens Advice Bureau
Independent information and advice, covering consumer rights, employment, family and health and more.

Commerce Commission New Zealand
A consumer watchdog enforcing the law to ensure businesses trade fairly and lend responsibly. Includes Information on consumer rights and safety recalls.
Local councils
Information about local government in New Zealand, including councils by region, local body elections and local government policy.

Netsafe
An independent, non-profit online safety organisation providing advice on staying safe online, avoiding and reporting scams and dealing with online bullying.

New Zealand Law Society
Understand your legal rights in common situations. Including making a will, setting up powers of attorney and dealing with neighbourhood disputes.

NZLII Databases
Access 80 databases of New Zealand law including case law, historic and repealed legislation, and law journals.

New Zealand Legislation
Read current New Zealand legislation; Acts, Bills, and Regulations. Including the Building Act and the Employment Relations Act.

New Zealand Parliamentary Debates 1854-1950
Find Historic debates of the House of Representatives and the Legislative Council from 1854 to June 1985.