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Censor: Christchurch Attack Video, Publication Objectionable
Monday, 25 March 2019, 12:15 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
A publication reportedly written by the terrorist behind the fatal attacks in Christchurch, has been officially classified as objectionable. More >>
Once Upon A Deadpool has been re-classified R13
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 4:44 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
Once Upon A Deadpool has been re-classified R13 by the Chief Censor. Once Upon A Deadpool is a version of Deadpool 2 , a US action adventure in which a superhero finds a new purpose when asked to rescue a young mutant under threat. The new version ... More >>
Young people and porn – the real story
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 5:26 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
For many children and young people in Aotearoa today, porn can be as close as the nearest phone. We now know over two thirds of 14 to 17-year-olds have been exposed to porn. One in four have seen porn before the age of 12 – mostly by accident, ... More >>
Chief Censor on online pornography
Sunday, 4 November 2018, 7:41 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
PRESS STATEMENT Chief Censor David Shanks welcomes the public discussion that will follow TVNZ’s Sunday item tonight about the impacts on young people of viewing online pornography, but warns that decisions on how to tackle the issue must be based ... More >>
Major survey regarding young Kiwis' experience of porn
Friday, 10 August 2018, 4:11 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
A major research project studying how and why young New Zealanders are viewing pornography today will put the experiences of teenagers at the centre of the debate about internet porn, says Chief Censor David Shanks. More >>
Chief Censor Warns Parents to Be Aware
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 8:49 am | Office of Film and Literature Classification
The Chief Censor David Shanks warns parents and caregivers of vulnerable children and teenagers to be prepared for the release of Netflix’s Season 2 release of 13 Reasons Why scheduled to screen this Friday, May 18, at 7pm. More >>
‘It’s not everybody’s fiction. Be careful what you share’
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 7:22 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
That’s the message two 15-year-old Wellington filmmakers, Finn Culver and Grace Medlicott want everybody to take notice of in a new social media film they’ve created on behalf of the Chief Censor’s office. More >>
Censor: guidance essential for teens watching 13 Reasons Why
Thursday, 27 April 2017, 10:06 am | Office of Film and Literature Classification
The Classification Office has created a new RP18 rating specifically for the popular Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. The classification recognises that teens are watching and will continue to watch the series, while signalling the strong content and emphasising ... More >>
Youth and Sexually Violent Media
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 11:20 am | Office of Film and Literature Classification
Youth Experts Say More Support Needed for Young People to Deal with Sexually Violent Media More >>
Chief Censor publishes research on sexual violence in media
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 12:07 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
Teenagers think that inaccurate depictions or misrepresentations of sexual violence in entertainment media are potentially harmful. Harms identified included normalisation, perpetuation of harmful stereotypes, negative impacts on victim/survivors, and being ... More >>
"Violent media is helping to shape a violent NZ"
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 12:58 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
The Film and Literature Board of Review has today upheld the Chief Censor’s R18 classification of the Sony Pictures film, Don’t Breathe , due to hit cinemas this week. The classification also carries the warning “Contains violence, sexual violence ... More >>
Suicide Squad Not for Children Says Chief Censor
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 1:03 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
The Chief Censor has raised the New Zealand classification of blockbuster film Suicide Squad from unrestricted M to R13. More >>
Community consultation on sexual violence in media
Wednesday, 6 July 2016, 1:44 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
How are young people affected by depictions of sexual violence in entertainment media? What are the potential harms? What do young people think ‘sexual violence’ is? More >>
Chief Censor releases comprehensive survey of media use
Friday, 1 July 2016, 2:43 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
Research shows that the classifications currently used for films, videos, and other publications are trusted, reliable, and preferred by New Zealanders for a platform neutral classification system of the future. More >>
Wicked Campers vans classified as objectionable
Thursday, 28 April 2016, 5:12 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
In March 2016 Police submitted a number of campervans to the Classification Office following public concern. More >>
Lightbox Bows to Public Pressure on Programme Warnings
Friday, 26 February 2016, 11:36 am | Office of Film and Literature Classification
For the second time in as many weeks, Lightbox has bowed to public pressure from The Chief Censor to provide accurate warnings on their on-demand programmes. More >>
Maintaining a transparent and reliable classification syste
Friday, 24 June 2011, 5:00 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
More than ever before, New Zealanders love watching films, playing video games, and making use of the growing variety of other forms of entertainment media. The aim of the Office of Film and Literature Classification is to minimise access to content ... More >>
Land of the Lost classified 'M'
Thursday, 2 July 2009, 11:43 am | Office of Film and Literature Classification
A classification of 'M Contains offensive language and sexual references' was issued today by Chief Censor Bill Hastings for the feature film Land of the Lost. “Following several complaints from members of the public about its original PG rating, I decided ... More >>
Where are the G movies?
Thursday, 23 April 2009, 12:45 pm | Office of Film and Literature Classification
Chief Censor Bill Hastings today criticized New Zealand film distributors and exhibitors for not supplying G-rated movies for the school holidays. “Where are the G movies?” asked Mr Hastings “School holidays present the perfect opportunity for relatively ... More >>
Classification Office Annual Report
Friday, 28 November 2008, 10:13 am | Office of Film and Literature Classification
The 2008 Annual Report of the Office of Film and Literature Classification was released today. More >>
