This web site has been designed so that people with disabilities can use it. There are design features for people with visual impairment, and also for those who prefer to use the keyboard rather than a mouse.
Navigating the site without a mouse
This site uses the standard HTML features for site wide navigation using the keyboard. Listed below are the access keys specific to this site. Other short-cut keys are standard, but vary from browser to browser. These keys will take you to any part of the site. Once within the site you can use the TAB key to go from link to link.
Here is a list of short cut keys that are used within the site:
Microsoft Windows users:
- Internet Explorer 5x - use alt+[access key]+Enter
- Mozilla/Firefoxuse Alt+Shift+[ access key].
Macintosh users:
- Internet Explorer 5x - use ctrl + [access key]+Enter
- Netscape 6x - use ctrl t+[ access key].
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| 9 | Contact us |
| / | .govt.nz |
| 0 | List of access keys |
| 1 | Home |
| 2 | Site Map |
| 3 | Search |
Features for users with visual impairments
The site has been structured to be screen reader compatible. To maximise this site to suit your visual preferences, you can also override most of its design features, for example by changing the font, font size, font colour, or background colours.