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Here are the legal ages for activities in NZ:
I hope this table is useful. Cheers
| Activity name | Age in years |
| Leaving a child alone in your house | 14 |
| A babysitter’s minimum age | 14 |
| Buying alcohol | 18 |
| Buying cigarettes | 18 |
| Getting a restricted driving licence | 16 |
| Getting a full driving licence | 17 |
| Cohabitation | 16 |
| Getting engaged to be married | Any age |
| Getting married or having a civil union (with parents’ permission) | 16 |
| Getting married or having a civil union (without parents’ permission) | 18 |
| Sex | 16 |
| Starting school (earliest age) | 5 |
| Starting school (latest age) | 6 |
| Starting school (latest age if the child must walk more than 3 km to school) | 7 |
| Leaving school (earliest age) | 16 |
| The right to free education ends | 19 |
| Can be prosecuted for murder or manslaughter | 10 |
| Can be prosecuted for any criminal offence | 14 |
| Joining the Police force | 18 |
| Opening a cheque account/borrowing money | 18 |
| Getting a tattoo | 16 |
| Can vote in local body and general elections | 18 |
| Can be legally independent of parents’ guardianship | 18 |
| Becoming an adult (in law) | 20 |
I hope this table is useful. Cheers