This section of the site is for members of the public. It includes information useful to parents and caregivers, librarians, teachers, lawyers and people on-selling games and DVDs.
Members of the public can give feedback on the censorship and classification of publications or submit publications to the Classification Office. You can also give your opinions on law change.
Read more on submitting a publication or reviewing a decision, and who to contact if you disagree with censorship law.
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We've put together information on what film and game labels and age-restrictions mean and what trailers can be shown at cinemas. We've also found some useful sites for parents.
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If you are selling second-hand games or DVDs yourself or on online sites such as TradeMe, you need to make sure they have NZ labels.
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Read more about Are you selling imported or second-hand games and DVDs?
This page contains all the episodes of the Classification Office's podcast, talking about classification work and what we do.
Read more about Listen to the Classification Office Podcast
The movies and shows that you watch on commercial video on-demand (streaming) services like Netflix and Lightbox will soon display New Zealand age ratings and content warnings to help you decide what to watch.
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Read more about Introducing New Zealand age ratings and warnings to streaming platforms
The answer is 'No'. However, sometimes educational or community groups want to screen a restricted film to people under the age of restriction. This is an offence unless you have an exemption from the classification.
In the first place contact the TV or radio station concerned. If you are not happy with their answer, contact the Broadcasting Standards Authority. The Classification Office cannot classify broadcasting.