Its predecessor was the Guardianship Act 1968 , which places the minor as a paramount consideration .
The Care of Children Act 2004 is the most recent piece of legislation covering the rights of minors in New Zealand .
New Zealand 's predecessor was the Guardianship Act 1968 , which places the minor as a paramount consideration .
The Care of Children Act 2004 is the most recent piece of legislation covering the rights of minors in New Zealand .