Accessibility

Our commitment

We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA — the international standard for accessible websites. If something on this site gets in the way of you using it, that's a bug we want to fix.

What we've done

• Semantic HTML — proper headings, landmarks, and page structure for screen readers
• Keyboard navigation on every interactive element — no mouse required
• Descriptive alt text on images that carry information
• Colour contrast tested against WCAG AA minimums (4.5:1 for body text)
• Focus rings on buttons, links, and form controls
• Plain language — our reading-level target is Year 9 English
• Responsive layouts that work at 320px width up to desktop

Known limitations

We're honest about what's not perfect yet:

• Our language switcher is partially broken — some strings still display in English when another language is selected
• Some stock photography (Unsplash) may have generic alt text that we're rewriting
• Assessment flow hasn't been fully tested with a screen reader yet

We're working through these. If you hit a specific one, please tell us — it helps us prioritise.

How to report an issue

Email admin@navigatenz.org with a description of the problem and the page URL if you can. We aim to respond within 5 working days.

Keep telling us

Accessibility isn't a checklist we tick once — it's an ongoing commitment. Feedback from real users is how we find the things automated tools miss. Thank you for helping us make Navigate NZ better.