Copyright
Copyright refers to the exclusive rights given to owners of original works such as literature, artistic works, communication works (eg, broadcasts) films and sound recordings.
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Review of the Copyright Act 1994: Issues Paper
Consultation on the Issues Paper 'Review of the Copyright Act 1994'.
Copyright protection in New Zealand
This page provides information about copyright protection in New Zealand including what works qualify, how to protect your copyright and exclusive rights given by copyright.
Review of the Copyright Act 1994
The Government is reviewing the Copyright Act 1994. In November 2018, we released an Issues Paper for the review, which was the first stage of public consultation on the copyright regime. Consultation closed on 5 April 2019.
Background to the Copyright Act review
The Government agreed that within 5 years of the enactment of the Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008, the Copyright Act 1994 would be reviewed to assess its effectiveness for digital technology.
Copyright protection overseas
New Zealand is party to various international copyright agreements that set out minimum standards of protection for copyright.
The Marrakesh Treaty
The Marrakesh Treaty aims to help people who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print-disabled have access to books and other literary works in accessible formats.
Intellectual property enforcement
If you own intellectual property, you are responsible for monitoring the way it is used and protecting it against infringement.
Privacy
This privacy information applies to personal information collected through this website and MBIE Customer Service Centre.
Performers' rights
The Copyright Act 1994 gives performers limited rights to control the exploitation of their performances where they haven’t given consent.