Ages of Consent -
Legal ages for activities in New Zealand
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: 15
Getting a full driving licence: 17
Cohabitation: 16
Getting engaged to be married: Any age
Getting married (with parents' permission): 16
Getting married (without parents' permission): 20
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
Joining the Police force: 19
Opening a cheque account / borrowing money: 18
Getting a tattoo: 16
Becoming an adult (in law): 20