MOVIE RATINGS, Hawera Cinemas
MOVIE RATINGS
The Films, Videos and Publication's Act 1993 requires all films for public exhibition to be classified. There are six standard classifications which may sometimes have a cautionary note attached. The cautionary note gives important advice about the content of the film regarding offensive language, violence etc.
More information is available at www.censorship.govt.nz
Unrestricted Movies
G - Anyone can be shown or sold this. G films should have very low levels of things like frightening scenes. However, not all G level films are intended for family audiences and it is always a good idea to look at reviews and plot information before taking children to any film.
PG - Films and games with a PG label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone. The PG label means guidance from a parent or guardian is recommended for younger viewers. It is important to remember that PG films can be aimed at an adult audience and to be aware of the content of a film if you are taking children to it.
M - Films and games with an M label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone. Films with an M label are more suitable for mature audiences. When considering whether to let a child see an M-rated film, it’s a good idea to find out what the film is about – and to always remember to check the descriptive note.
Restricted Movies
R(age) - It is illegal to sell, hire, show or give a film or game with an age restricted label to anyone under the age specified. If something has one of these labels it can only be supplied to people of and over the age shown on the label. A parent, shop or cinema is breaking the law if they supply an age-restricted item to someone who is not legally allowed to access it. You will see these labels on films, games, DVDs and a few music recordings, magazines and books.
RP(age) - The RP label means that the film or DVD can only be watched by someone under the age on the label if they are with a parent or guardian (an adult over 18). You will see these labels on films and DVDs. A parent, shop or cinema is breaking the law if they allow unaccompanied children to access these films.
R - means that there is a special restriction. Refer to the words on the right of the label for the full conditions.