Border Street

Accessibility That Meets NZ Government Standards

WCAG 2.2 AA compliance for agencies, councils, and compliance-driven organisations. Delivered with clarity, precision, and long-term assurance.

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The Compliance Imperative in NZ

The NZ Government Web Accessibility Standard 1.2 requires all public service department websites to meet WCAG 2.2 AA. Non-compliance risks include:

Failing government procurement eligibility

Complaints under the Human Rights Act 1993

Loss of public trust and reputational harm

Why Accessibility Matters Beyond Compliance

Accessibility is more than just a legal requirement. It is a commitment to serving every New Zealander. It improves:

User Experience

For everyone, from rural users on slow connections to older citizens and people using assistive technology

Search Visibility

Search engine visibility and discoverability

Engagement

While reducing support costs

Our NZ Accessibility Service

Audit & Assessment

  • Manual and automated audits against WCAG 2.2 AA and the NZ Government Web Accessibility Standard
  • Testing with assistive technologies such as screen readers and keyboard-only navigation
  • Gap analysis prioritised for impact and compliance

Remediation & Implementation

  • Implementing accessibility fixes within your CMS or codebase
  • Correcting visual contrast, navigation flow, and interactive elements
  • Adding ARIA labels, alt text, and semantic HTML for compatibility

Ongoing Compliance Support

  • Quarterly health checks to maintain compliance with NZ Government Standards
  • Verification after major site changes or deployments
  • Clear, audit-ready reporting for stakeholders and compliance teams

Engagement Options

Service TierBest ForInclusions

Audit-Only

Agencies needing an immediate compliance status reportFull audit + NZ Government Standard mapping

Audit + Remediation

Agencies ready to resolve issues quicklyAudit + remediation + verification

Continuous Compliance

Agencies wanting ongoing peace of mindAudit + remediation + quarterly checks + reporting

Why Border Street

NZ Government Specialists

Specialists in NZ Government digital compliance, including WCAG, NZISM, and security requirements.

Combined Expertise

We combine security and accessibility expertise, because both are essential for public trust.

Clear Guidance

Clear, plain-language guidance that helps your team maintain compliance long-term.

Accessibility is not just about meeting a standard

It is about ensuring every New Zealander can access your services.

Book Your Free NZ Accessibility Audit