Accessibility
The site can be used without a mouse. There are shortcut keys that will take you to commonly used pages such as the home page and the search page.
A list of Access Keys and their Function
| Key |
Function |
| 0 |
list of access keys |
| 1 |
home |
| 2 |
site map |
| 4 |
about |
| 8 |
links |
| 9 |
contact us |
| [ |
beginning of main content |
| / |
go to govt.nz |
Browsers Supported
Depending upon your browser type use one of the following:
- if Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 then press "Alt" (Mac users press 'Ctrl') and the access key at the same time
- if Microsoft Explorer 5 or 6 press "Alt" (Mac users press 'Ctrl') and the access key then press the enter key
- if you are using Netscape version 6 or later, or Mozilla Firefox, then press "Alt" and the relevant number/letter at the same time.
Use of Text on this Site
Most navigation elements are plain text and we have provided text alternatives to graphics on the site.
Those with poor sight may be able to increase the size of the text on screen.
Browser specific instructions on how to increase the size of the text on screen.
| Browser |
Instructions |
| Internet Explorer |
Select the 'View' menu, then 'Text Size', and then your chosen size
(or, if you have a mouse wheel, simply hold down CTRL and roll the mouse wheel to alter the text size. |
| Netscape 6, Mozilla |
Hold down CTRL and press + or - to alter the text size. |
| Netscape 4 |
Hold down CTRL and press [ or ] to alter the text size. |
| Netscape 3 |
Select 'Options', then 'General Preferences', then 'Fonts', and then 'Choose Font...' to choose a text size. |