The Office of Film and Literature Classification is the Government body responsible for classifying publications that may need to be restricted or banned. The legal definition of a 'publication' covers a wide range of mediums such as films, videos, music recordings, books, magazines and computer games.
OUR VISION
New Zealand society is protected from the harm caused by the unrestricted availability of restricted and objectionable publications.
We will achieve this by balancing the values inherent in freedom of expression with the need to protect society from injury.
Key Statistics
These statistics are taken from the Office's Annual Report for 2011.
You can also download a PDF of theAnnual Report (1.51mb).
OUR Purpose
To provide and communicate impartial classification decisions and information services.
STRUCTURE AND STAFF
The Classification Office is an organisation that employs 29 permanent staff in its Classification Unit, Corporate Services Unit and Information Unit.
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