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This means you must make it clear that any content you use comes from the Digital.govt.nz website and is owned by the Crown. Unless noted as an exception, or on specific items or collections of content:

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Under the terms of the licence, you must attribute the content to the Crown and the Digital.govt.nz website.

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Exceptions

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The New Zealand Government logo, Coat of Arms and other logos, emblems and trade marks on Digital.govt.nz are protected by law. You must not copy or use any logo, emblem or trade mark without express permission and compliance with applicable laws.

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