Site Policies

Copyright

This website and its contents including pages, documents, on-line graphics, audio and video are subject to copyright laws of New Zealand, and through international treaties other countries. The copyright is owned by the Ministry of Education (New Zealand), unless indicated in the body of the document.

Copyright protects the original skill and effort of an author of copyright works from unauthorised replication of that work.

For material copyright to the Ministry of Education:

You may view this website and its contents and save an electronic copy, or print out a copy, of parts of this website solely for your own information, research or private study, but only if you:

(a) do not modify the copy; and

(b) include the copyright notice "© Ministry of Education, Wellington, New Zealand " on the copy.

You must not reproduce, transmit (including broadcast), adapt, re-distribute or otherwise exercise the copyright in the whole or any part of this website for any other purpose except with the prior written consent of the Ministry of Education and any conditions specified by the Ministry.

For material with third party copyright:

The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material on this site that is identified as being the copyright of a third party. Authorisation to reproduce such material must be obtained from the copyright holders concerned.

Disclaimer

This site has been compiled from information obtained from sources commissioned by the New Zealand Ministry of Education, and within the Ministry, and is subject to change without notice. The Ministry has used its best endeavours to ensure that the information is correct and current at the time of publication but takes no responsibility for any error, omission or defect therein.

Notwithstanding any rule of law or equity to the contrary neither the Ministry of Education (New Zealand), and its employees, agents or consultants shall in any circumstances whatsoever take responsibility for any loss or damage (including indirect, special or consequential loss or damage) arising from the use of, or reliance on the information whether or not caused by any negligent act or omission.

Accessibility

Education Counts' endeavours to be a highly accessible website. Its design and development specifically maximise accessibility. Education Counts' is independently audited to ensure that it complies with New Zealand Governments Web and Accessibility Guidelines. If you have difficulty navigating or accessing any of the information that this site provides, please contact the Ministry via email webmaster@educationcounts.govt.nz [no spam], and we will endeavour to supply you with the information being sought.

Unsuitable Material

Please email abuse@educationcounts.govt.nz [no spam] with information about any unsuitable material you have found on a website linked from Education Counts. Please include the website's title and address (URL) and any relevant details.

Education Counts carefully reviews each external website before linking to it. However, the Web is a dynamic environment and we have no control over the stability of external sites. We do therefore welcome your feedback about any material you find which you consider inappropriate.

Email Addresses

Publication of email addresses on this site should not be taken as deemed consent to receiving unsolicited email. 

Privacy Statement

You may browse and access information on this website without providing any personal information. Where you voluntarily provide requests, we will only use that information to communicate with you. We will keep your personal information secure and will not disclose it to any third party. If you want to check personal information that we hold please write to:

The Privacy Officer
Ministry of Education
PO Box 1666
Thorndon
Wellington.

For more information on privacy please visit the Privacy Commissioner's website.