Integrity statement

Disclaimer and copyright

The PCE puts considerable effort into ensuring that the information provided on this website is accurate and up to date.

However, we cannot guarantee its complete accuracy. We are unable to continuously monitor everything, including malicious attacks to the site's integrity. Consequently, the PCE disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of deficiency in relation to the information provided on this website, and all liability of any kind is fully excluded in relation to the use of, or reliance on, this information.

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• look at the date of our publications as the legal and institutional arrangements do change over time
• check the date that the site was last updated. If the information you are after has changed recently, the information contained on this website may not be accurate.
• this website is intended to provide general information to the public. It is not intended to take the place of the laws of New Zealand or other official guidelines or requirements.
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• do not alter it in any way
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