Laws & government
Information about New Zealand laws and government
NZ government
Learn about how the New Zealand Government works.
Alcohol in New Zealand
To be safe and have a great experience, you must follow the alcohol laws while you’re studying here. Find out what they are and how to drink alcohol responsibly.
Cigarette laws & smoking
New Zealand has laws about buying and smoking cigarettes. To be safe and have a great experience, you must follow the law while you’re studying here.
Drug laws in New Zealand
It is illegal in New Zealand to take drugs that have not been prescribed by a doctor.
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