1. link-in-text-block
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:nzpam@mbie.govt.nz">nzpam@mbie.govt.nz</a> 49 instances on 18 pages
70 grouped issues in the June 2026 scan, ranked by instances.
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:nzpam@mbie.govt.nz">nzpam@mbie.govt.nz</a> 49 instances on 18 pages
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/assets/Uploads/permits/permit-forms/application-authority-app-10.pdf">Application authorit… 6 instances on 3 pages
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/permits/online-permitting-system">Online Permitting System</a> 6 instances on 4 pages
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:nzpam@mbie.govt.nz" target="_blank">nzpam@mbie.govt.nz</a>… 6 instances on 3 pages
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/about/contact-us">please contact us</a> 4 instances on 2 pages
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:NZPAM@mbie.govt.nz">NZPAM@mbie.govt.nz</a> 4 instances on 2 pages
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="/nz-industry/nz-minerals/minerals-statistics/coal/operating-mines-3/2018-production-figures… 4 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.nzpam.govt.nz/permits/engaging-with-maori/permit-holder-engagement/"></a> 4 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/about/contact-us">contact us</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/about/contact-us">please contact NZP&M</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/about/copyright">Copyright</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/assets/Uploads/permits/permit-forms/application-authority-app-10.pdf">APP-10 Application a… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/assets/Uploads/permits/permit-forms/application-to-change-a-permit-app-02.pdf">Application… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/how-we-regulate/legislation-we-act-under/crown-minerals-act-1991-programmes">previous mine… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/maps-geoscience/core-store">The National Core Store</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/maps-geoscience/geodata-catalogue">Geodata Catalogue</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/maps-geoscience/geodata-catalogue">NZP&M Geodata Catalogue</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/maps-geoscience/petroleum-webmaps">The petroleum permit web maps</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/nz-industry/factsheets">offshore seismic surveying factsheet</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/nz-industry/nz-minerals/minerals-statistics/coal/operating-mines-3/2018-production-figures… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/permits/minerals/compliance/annual-reports">Annual summary reports</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/permits/minerals/gold-fossicking">gold fossicking</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/permits/minerals/guidelines">Minerals guidelines</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/permits/minerals/types#tiers">classified in a two-tier system</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/permits/online-permitting-system">The Online Permitting System</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/permits/online-permitting-system/registration">register for permit access</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="/permits/petroleum/apply-manage/app-03">Application to surrender a permit (APP 03)</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:ERMcompliance@mbie.govt.nz">ERMcompliance@mbie.govt.nz</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:TeKapehu@mbie.govt.nz">TeKapehu@mbie.govt.nz</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:cmaprogrammes@mbie.govt.nz">cmaprogrammes@mbie.govt.nz</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:gastransition@mbie.govt.nz">gastransition@mbie.govt.nz</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:info@fasttrack.govt.nz">info@fasttrack.govt.nz</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:media@mbie.govt.nz">media@mbie.govt.nz</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:nzpam@mbie.govt.nz">nzpam@mbie.govt.nz.</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:nzpam@mbie.govt.nz?subject=NZP%26M%20feedback">nzpam@mbie.govt.nz</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a href="mailto:oia@mbie.govt.nz">oia@mbie.govt.nz</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:CMAProgrammes@mbie.govt.nz" target="_blank">CMAProgrammes@… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:nzpam@mbie.govt.nz?subject=Iwi%20engagement%20review%20mee… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:nzpam@mbie.govt.nz?subject=Request%20for%20an%20iwi%20enga… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:resourceinvestment@mbie.govt.nz" target="_blank">resourcei… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a title="Email MBIE media team" href="mailto:media@mbie.govt.nz">media@mbie.govt.nz</a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a title="Link to a 0508 number for customers in New Zealand to dial" href="tel:+64508263782">0508 2… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a title="Link to a phone number for overseas customers to dial" href="tel:+6439626179">+64 3 962 61… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color
<a title="hyperlink to the Online permitting system page." href="/permits/online-permitting-system">… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="/nz-industry/nz-minerals/minerals-statistics/coal/operating-mines-3/2017-production-figures… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://nzlii.org/nz/legis/hist_act/ma19711971n25108/" class="external-link"></a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas" class="external-link"></a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0070/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM230264" class="… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0070/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM3955410" class=… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0070/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM5239546#DLM5239… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0070/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM5976602" class=… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0070/latest/link.aspx?search=sw_096be8ed81f… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0070/latest/whole.html#DLM246310" class="ex… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0070/latest/whole.html#DLM246311" class="ex… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0070/latest/whole.html#DLM247303" class="ex… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0070/latest/whole.html#DLM5228929" class="e… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2007/0399/latest/DLM1120051.html" class="… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.mbie.govt.nz/assets/a-critical-minerals-list-for-new-zealand.pdf" class="extern… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.nzlii.org/nz/legis/hist_act/cma19791979n21130/" class="external-link"></a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.nzlii.org/nz/legis/hist_act/pa19371gv1937n27217/" class="external-link"></a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.nzpam.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/permits/minerals-guidelines/guideline-change-inter… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.nzpam.govt.nz/permits/minerals/apply-manage/app-04/"></a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a href="https://www.nzpam.govt.nz/permits/petroleum/block-offer/block-offer-2020/"></a> 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a target="_blank" href="/assets/Uploads/NZPAM-v2.png" data-lity=""><img src="/assets/Uploads/NZPAM-… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a target="_blank" href="/assets/Uploads/Picture2.png" data-lity=""><img src="/assets/Uploads/Pictur… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a target="_blank" href="/assets/Uploads/Picture3.png" data-lity=""><img src="/assets/Uploads/Pictur… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a target="_blank" href="/assets/Uploads/block-offer/2019/BO19_awards_60742.jpg" data-lity=""><img s… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a target="_blank" href="/assets/Uploads/block-offer/2019/BO19_awards_60749.jpg" data-lity=""><img s… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a target="_blank" href="/assets/Uploads/map-of-greymouth-gas-turangi-limited.png" data-lity=""><img… 2 instances on 1 page
WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Ensure links have discernible text
<a target="_blank" href="/assets/Uploads/nzpoam2.png" data-lity=""><img src="/assets/Uploads/nzpoam2… 2 instances on 1 page