Classification in New Zealand
Information for students
Classification in New Zealand This website is designed to provide information for students studying the classification system or who have an interest in censorship.
What does classification cover?
Our classification system covers most (but not all) kinds of media, such as film, games and books. Find out more, and learn what the classification labels mean.
Why do we have a classification system?
New Zealand has had a classification system for a long time, but why does our system work the way it does? And why is it important?
How does classification work in New Zealand?
In this section you'll find out how we classify things like films and games, how classification are enforced and how they can be appealed.
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Results from Term 2 Censor for a Day, 2017
The results are in for Term 2 Censor for a Day in Wellington and Auckland. Find out how students classified the film Super Dark Times.
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Case study about the book Into the River
The classification of Ted Dawe's novel Into the River has been changed and we've updated our case study. Learn why the book has been classified four times.
A history of NZ censorship
When did classification first start in New Zealand? Which key films created a turning point in censorship history? Find the answers in the timeline.
