The Classification Office has a number of different documents and publications that you can download. These are catagorised below for ease of selection.
- Forms for submitting publications for classification
- Corporate documents
- Annual Reports
- Statement of Intent
- Briefings to incoming Ministers
- Chief Executive's Expenditure
- Submission to the Inquiry into Hate Speech
- Information sheets
- Research Reports
- Classification Office brochures and posters
These publications may be downloaded as PDF files for your reference. Simply click on the Download button beside the publication name.
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| Forms for submitting publications for classification | ||
| Section 12 submission form | Submission form for films, videos, DVDs, computer games and other moving image publications | PDF (v9.0, 111kb) |
| Section 13 submission form for Officials | Submission form for Internal Affairs, Police and Customs | PDF (v7.0, 61K) |
| Section 13 submission form for all others | Submission form for all others wishing to seek leave of the Chief Censor to submit a publication | PDF (v7.0, 81K) |
| Section 42 application for leave form | Submission form for those wishing to seek leave of the Chief Censor to submit a publication for reconsideration | PDF (v7.0, 170K) |
| Section 44 application for Exemption form | Submission form for those applying for an exemption from the provisions of the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act in respect of a restricted or Objectionable publication | PDF (v7.0, 336K) |
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| corporate documents | ||
| 2011 Annual Report | The 2011 Annual Report | PDF (v7.0, 1.51M) |
| 2010 Annual Report | The 2010 Annual Report | PDF (v7.0, 1.43M) |
| 2009 Annual Report | The 2009 Annual Report | PDF (v7.0, 4.17M) |
| 2008 Annual Report | The 2008 Annual Report | PDF (v7.0, 1.3M) |
| 2007 Annual Report | The 2007 Annual Report | PDF |
| Statement of Intent | Statement of Intent 2011-2014 | PDF (v7.0, 878K) |
| Statement of Intent | Statement of Intent 2010-2013 | PDF (v7.0, 512K) |
| Briefing to the Incoming Minister | Briefing to the incoming Minister of Internal Affairs 2011 |
PDF
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| Chief Executive’s business expenses, gifts and hospitality disclosure | The Classification Office publishes these spreadsheets every six months. |
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| Submission | Submission for Inquiry into Hate Speech October 2004 | PDF (v7.0, 274K) |
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| Information sheets | ||
| Information Sheet One | The Powers, Functions and Operation of The Office of Film and Literature Classification | PDF (v7.0, 176K) |
| Information Sheet Two | Censorship: Having Your Say | PDF (v7.0, 177K) |
| Information Sheet Three | Fees for Getting Your Publications Classified | PDF (v7.0, 175K) |
| Information Sheet Four | Guidelines for Written Submissions | PDF (v7.0, 115K) |
| Information Sheet Five | Classification Legislation | PDF (v7.0, 148K) |
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| RESEARCH REPORTS | ||
| 2011 Research Report | Guidance & Protection: What New Zealanders want from the classification system for films and games | PDF (v7.0, 659kb) |
| 2011 Research Report | Understanding the Classification System: New Zealanders' views | PDF (v7.0, 1.33mb) |
| 2010 Research Report | Young People's Use of Entertainment Mediums 2010 | PDF (v7.0, 819K) |
| 2010 Research Report | Parents and Gaming Literacy | PDF (v7.0, 555K) |
| 2009 Public Consultation | The Last House on the Left (2009) | PDF (v7.0, 316K) |
| 2009 Research Report | A Review of Research on Sexual Violence in Audio-Visual Media | PDF (v7.0, 703K) |
| 2009 Research Report | Public Perceptions of a Violent Video Game X-Men Origins: Wolverine UMR Perception Analyser results |
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| 2008 Research Report | Viewing Violence: Audience Perceptions of Violent Content in Audio-Visual Entertainment | PDF (v7.0, 1.79M) |
| 2007 Research Report | Public Perceptions of Highly Offensive Language | PDF (v7.0, 87K) |
| 2006 Research Report | Public Understanding of Censorship | PDF (v7.0, 88K) |
| 2006 Research Report | Young People's Use of Entertainment Mediums | PDF (v7.0, 113K) |
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| Classification Office Brochures and Posters | ||
Censorship: the basic facts
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A booklet outlining the censorship process and labelling -suitable as a school resource. To view a larger version of the brochure please open the jpg file. To view the information within the brochure, click here (pdf v7.0, 325kb).
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JPG (1.03M) |
Traffic Light Flier
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A double sided (DL) flier explaining the censorship labelling system - suitable as a school resource. To view a larger version of the brochure please open the jpg file. | JPG (30.2K) |
Restricted publications flier |
The restricted movies flier is a double-sided sheet informing people that it is illegal to supply restricted films or games to underage people. To view a larger version of the brochure please open the jpg file.
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JPG (434K) |
Classification Label Poster
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This poster must be displayed wherever films, DVDs or video games are supplied or exhibited to the public. To view a larger version of the brochure please open the pdf file. | PDF (v7.0, 310K) |
DVD slick resource
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The Classification Office has produced a DVD-slick resource for display in shops where DVDs are sold. This 'slick' is designed to go in empty cases and be placed around the store, as a reminder to customer to consider the classification labels on the DVDs they are thinking of purchasing or hiring for themselves or younger people. Retailers are encouraged to print off PDFs of these slicks for display in their stores. You can also contact the Information Unit for a free CD-ROM which contains the PDFs. For a free copy of this resource contact the Information Unit. |
PDF of 'Proceed with Caution' PG slick
PDF of 'Think' M slick
PDF of 'Stop' R13 slick |
DVD inner-slick resource
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Our new DVD-slick resource is designed to fit inside DVD display cases. Two PDFs are available: one is for films classified as restricted – such as R16 or R18 – and the other is for films with RP (parental accompaniment) classifications such as RP13 or RP16. These slicks remind people that it is against the law to show or give Restricted films to people under the age stated on the label and it is illegal to show or give films with an 'RP' classification to an underage person unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. These resources are designed for DVD retailers, libraries, and stores offering DVDs for hire. Please feel free to print copies of this resource for your DVD display cases. |
PDF of Restricted DVD inner slick
PDF of RP DVD inner slick |
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