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ATTRIBUTIONS

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INFORMATION FOR COMPANIES

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DISCLAIMER

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COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

If you wish to make a complaint about the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, please write to us at:

Ministry for Culture and Heritage
PO Box 5364
Wellington

or send an email to info@mch.govt.nz

Please email us if you have any questions about the Ministry's copyright, privacy, complaints or disclaimer policies.