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.
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Name
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Definition
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General
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Suitable for general audiences.
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Parental Guidance
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Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers.
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Mature
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Suitable for (but not restricted to) mature audiences 16 years and up.
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RP13
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Restricted to people 13 years of age and over, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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R13
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Restricted to people 13 years of age and over.
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R15
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Restricted to people 15 years of age and over.
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RP16
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Restricted to people 16 years of age and over, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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R16
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Restricted to people 16 years of age and over.
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RP18
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Restricted to people 18 years of age and over unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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R18
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Restricted to people 18 years of age and over.
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Restricted
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Restricted to a particular class of people, or for particular purposes, or both, specified by the Office of Film and Literature Classification.
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