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We have a range of resources and research available for members of the public, enforcement officials and industry members.

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Latest resources for parents & whānau

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Game on: Our guide to understanding international gaming classifications
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You're in control with parental controls
Submissions

Applying to have a publication classified
How we classify content

How we classify content in New Zealand

Latest resources for industry members

Dvds

Selling imported or second-hand games and DVDs
game

How to submit films and video games for classification
Review

Applying to have a classification decision reviewed
Exemption

Exemptions from classification and labelling

Latest resources for enforcement officials

Courts

Court officials
DIA

Department of Internal Affairs
Police

Police
Customs

Customs

Latest resources for lawyers

court docs

Preparing a written submission on a publication submitted by a court
Submissions

Applying to have a publication classified
Review

Applying to have a classification decision reviewed

Latest resources for educators

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History of Censorship in Aotearoa New Zealand
Censor for a Day

Censor for a Day #C4aD
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Showing, studying and making films at school
Exemption

Applying for an exemption to access a restricted publication

Latest resources for librarians

banned

What to do about restricted and banned items
dvd

How to manage your DVD collection
library

Information for school librarians

Latest research

Summary Report - Research item cover image Online Misogyny and Violent Extremism copy
May 2024

Online Misogyny and Violent Extremism – Summary Report

This summary report presents a high-level summary of insights supported with examples from different studies and reports included in our literature review. To download the high-level summary report, click the button below.

What We're Watching - 2023 Snapshot
May 2023

What We're Watching – 2023 Snapshot

This national survey, which asked New Zealanders about their attitudes towards classification, highlighted the public’s desire for more information about the challenging topics that are appearing on our screens.