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October 2026

Protecting Our Communities from Harm: A cost-benefit analysis of forensic classification services – summary report

The findings of an independent cost-benefit analysis undertaken by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) for the Classification Office, which examines whether investment in forensic classification services delivers benefits to New Zealand that outweigh the costs of providing them.

July 2026

On Our Screens – Survey Snapshot

A summary of our latest survey, which asked New Zealanders some key questions about how they use age ratings for entertainment content, and views about how the classification system functions.