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10 grouped issues in the June 2026 scan, ranked by instances.

1. color-contrast

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

<a href="https://aus01.safeli...">

12 instances on 6 pages

Affected pages (6)

Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs) | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/publications-and-resources/regulatory-impact-statements/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs) | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/publications-and-resources/regulatory-impact-statements/?start=0 Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs) | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/publications-and-resources/regulatory-impact-statements/?start=12 Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs) | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/publications-and-resources/regulatory-impact-statements/?start=24 Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs) | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/publications-and-resources/regulatory-impact-statements/?start=36 Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs) | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/publications-and-resources/regulatory-impact-statements/?start=60 Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

2. color-contrast

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link--external" href="https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/publications/co-2…

6 instances on 3 pages

Affected pages (3)

Disclosure statements for government legislation | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/for-agencies/developing-legislation/disclosure-statements-for-government-legislation/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/for-agencies/developing-policy/regulatory-impact-analysis-ria/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

The Regulatory Management System | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/for-agencies/the-regulatory-management-system/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

3. color-contrast

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link--external" href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public…

4 instances on 2 pages

Affected pages (2)

The Regulatory Management System | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/for-agencies/the-regulatory-management-system/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

4. color-contrast

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

<a href="/for-agencies/developing-legislation/consistency-assessments-for-new-legislation/">Consiste…

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)

The Regulatory Management System | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/for-agencies/the-regulatory-management-system/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

5. color-contrast

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

<a href="/for-agencies/developing-policy/regulatory-impact-analysis-ria/">Regulatory Impact Analysis…

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)

Developing policy | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/for-agencies/developing-policy/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

6. color-contrast

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

<a rel="external" class="link--external" href="https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/publications/co-26-2-expecta…

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)

The Regulatory Management System | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/for-agencies/the-regulatory-management-system/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

7. color-contrast

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

<a rel="external" class="link--external" href="https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2025/68/en…

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)

The Regulatory Management System | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/for-agencies/the-regulatory-management-system/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

8. color-contrast

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link--external" href="https://disclosure.legislation.govt.nz/" t…

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)

9. color-contrast

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/regulatory-reviews/regulatory-review-framework/regulatory-qualit…

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)

Review delivery | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/regulatory-reviews/regulatory-review-framework/review-delivery/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

10. link-name

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="/about-us/our-publications/guidance-on-government-amendments-that-do-not-materially-change-…

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)

Consistency assessments for new legislation | Ministry for Regulation https://www.regulation.govt.nz/for-agencies/developing-legislation/consistency-assessments-for-new-legislation/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1