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Issues

4 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

<span class="core-text-link__label-text">Read our full copyright statement</span>

6 instances on 3 pages

Affected pages (3)
Tax Administration (Deemed Rate of Return on Attributing Interests in Foreign Investment Funds, 2025–26 Income Year) Determination 2026 https://www.taxtechnical.ird.govt.nz/determinations/international-tax/deemed-rate-of-return/2026/det-26-04 Mobile 1 · Desktop 1
Income Tax (National Average Market Values of Specified Livestock) Determination 2026 https://www.taxtechnical.ird.govt.nz/determinations/livestock/average-market-value/namv-2026 Mobile 1 · Desktop 1
The Income Tax (Kilometre Rates for the Business Use of Vehicles for the 2025-26 income year) Instrument 2026 https://www.taxtechnical.ird.govt.nz/operational-statements/2026/os-19-04-km-2026 Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

2. 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="/consultations/about-consultation">About our Consultations</a>

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Consultation https://www.taxtechnical.ird.govt.nz/consultations Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

3. 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="/consultations/our-work-programmes">Work Programme.</a>

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Consultation https://www.taxtechnical.ird.govt.nz/consultations Mobile 1 · Desktop 1