Our Rights

New Zealand Bill of Rights

• Introduction to the Bill of Rights – our guide to explaining your rights under our Bill of Rights
• Text of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990

Human Rights Act

• The Human Rights Commission explains the Human Rights Act
• Text of the Human Rights Act 1993

Privacy Act

• The Office of the Privacy Commissioner explains the Privacy Act
• Text of the Privacy Act 2020

Official Information Act and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act

• Some useful information about using the Official Information Act from the Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Ombudsman
• Our list of laws that limit or restrict the Official Information Act
• Text of the Official Information Act 1982
• Text of the Local Goverment Official Information and Meetings Act 1987