The Office of Film and Literature Classification (Māori: Te Mana Whakaatu), branded as the Classification Office, is an independent Crown entity responsible for censorship and classification of publications in New Zealand. This includes films, video games, books, magazines, CDs, T-shirts, street signs, jigsaw puzzles, drink cans, and slogans on campervans.
Label
Name
Definition
General
Suitable for general audiences.
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers.
Mature
Suitable for (but not restricted to) mature audiences 16 years and up.
RP13
Restricted to people 13 years of age and over, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
R13
Restricted to people 13 years of age and over.
R15
Restricted to people 15 years of age and over.
RP16
Restricted to people 16 years of age and over, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
R16
Restricted to people 16 years of age and over.
RP18
Restricted to people 18 years of age and over unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
R18
Restricted to people 18 years of age and over.
Restricted
Restricted to a particular class of people, or for particular purposes, or both, specified by the Office of Film and Literature Classification.