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Is spanking illegal in New Zealand?

Yes. Spanking is banned in New Zealand. Hitting your own kid is against the law here, since 2007.

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• New Zealand is one of 69 countries where spanking is banned.
• In Oceania: banned in 1 of 6 countries.

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