Accessibility Statement
We want to ensure that our site is widely accessible, so if you have any problems or difficulties using this site please let us know by emailing webmaster@mfe.govt.nz
Using the site without a mouse
This website can be used without a mouse. The following shortcut keys have been set up to take you to commonly used pages or to bypass navigational links on the pages.
To use a shortcut key hold down the Alt key (PC) or Control key (Mac) and then the relevant key from the table below. In some browsers you may have to press enter to confirm your choice.
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| 0 | Accessibility information for this site (this page) |
| 1 | Home page |
| 9 | Contact us |
| [ | Go to beginning of main content |
| / | Go to newzealand.govt.nz |
Adjusting the text size
This site has been designed so that you are able to adjust the size of the text on screen.
| Browser | Method |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 5+ | On a PC, select the View menu, then Text Size, and then your chosen size. On a Mac, select the View menu, then Text Zoom, and then your chosen percentage. |
| Internet Explorer 3 and 4 | On a PC, select the View menu, then Fonts, and then your chosen size. |
| Netscape 6+ and Mozilla | On a PC, hold down Ctrl and press + or - to alter the text size. On a Mac, select the View menu, then Text Zoom, and then your chosen percentage. |
| Netscape 4 | On a PC, hold down Ctrl and press [ or ] to alter the text size. On a Mac, hold down Command (Apple) and Shift and press [ or ] to alter the text size. |
| Netscape 3 | On a PC, elect the Options menu, then General Preferences, then Fonts, and then Choose Font… to choose a text size. |
Accessing documents
Most information on this website is provided as standard web pages (HTML format). For some documents (including our official publications), a PDF version may also be provided as an alternative option. To open and print PDF files you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free from the Adobe website.
Some documents provided as PDF only
Some of our older publications are only available electronically in PDF, which may make it difficult for some people to access them. If you have difficulty accessing a PDF-only publication, please email our webmaster to discuss alternative access options, including the possibility of having the document converted to standard web pages (HTML). Please include details of the document you want to access and the difficulty you are having.
We occasionally publish documents on our website as PDF only, if we do not own the document or have control over its source. Alternative access options (such as print or CD) will be detailed on the relevant page. If you have difficulty in accessing these documents please email our webmaster with the details and we will endeavour to help you.
Information held on external websites
When linking to information on other websites we endeavour to link to standard web pages. If this is not possible we may link directly to a PDF or Word document. These links will include the document format and file size in the link text.
