New Zealand

Last Updated: 4 May 2017 – Add New Zealand accessibility laws and policies.

Human Rights Act 1993, including amendments

Date enacted: 1993
Responsible Entities (Agencies, Ministries, etc.):
- Ministry of Justice
- Human Rights Commission
Type: Non-discrimination law
Scope: Public sector, Private sector
Web only: no
WCAG Version Used: None
Relevant Documents:
- Summary of the Human Rights Act

Date enacted: 2013
Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Department of Internal Affairs
Type: Mandatory policy
Scope: Government
Web only: yes
WCAG Version Used: WCAG 2.0
Relevant Standard:
- Web Accessibility Standard 1.0
  Requires WCAG 2.0 Level AA and all 5 conformance criteria with exceptions documented in the standard.
Relevant Documents:
- New Zealand Government Web Toolkit
  Provides all guidance and standards in a single website.
- Government ICT Strategy 2015
  Action plan for the transformation of public services to New Zealanders.