We are committed to making sure this website is accessible for all users by following the New Zealand Government Web Standards and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
New Zealand Government Web Standards (external link)
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 (external link)
Keyboard navigation
You can navigate this website using keyboard controls. These keyboard controls allow users who don't use a mouse or other pointing device to browse and interact with our content.
Alternative text
We aim to provide alternative text descriptions for all relevant images and visual content. This allows people using assistive technologies to understand what the content conveys.
Structure and headings
We have structured our web pages with cascading headings and subheadings. This makes it easier for people to use screen readers or other assistive technologies to navigate the content.
Plain language
Plain language is simple, clear and well-organised writing that's appropriate to the intended audience.
The Plain Language Act 2022 sets the guidelines for us to follow when using plain language in our web pages and documents.
Plain Language Act 2022 (external link)
If you find anything on our website that's not clear or doesn't seem to follow the Plain Language Act, please let us know:
Give us feedback on plain language use
Third-party content
We occasionally include third-party content or links to external websites. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of these third-party resources.
Feedback and support
If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement on our website, please contact us.
Your input is valuable to us as we work towards greater accessibility.