Creative Commons
This policy applies to 
original works, and not to other forms of intellectual property.
An original work could be a literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work; sound recording; film; communication work; and a typographical arrangement of a published edition. Examples at a kura include teaching materials, essays, projects, journals, newspapers, magazines, artwork, books, websites, drawings, computer programmes, plays, music.
For more information, see What is copyright? 
and Copyright
Creative Commons licenses extend our ability to copy and distribute copyrighted content beyond the limits of the Copyright Act. Paparoa Street School uses Creative Commons licensing to share and use educational resources at the kura under the New Zealand Government Open Access and Licensing (NZGOAL) framework. Our kura supports the open exchange of information and resources and aims to share material freely, including with other kura. We comply with Creative Commons licences, which set out conditions of use so resources can be used or adapted safely and legally. Where original works clearly display the appropriate Creative Commons symbol and licensing statement, we allow the sharing of material without contacting the copyright holder. Kaimahi and ākonga can apply Creative Commons licences to their content and use Creative Commons licensed content. See About CC Licenses .
The poari matua asserts, in accordance with the Copyright Act 1994, its copyright over the work of kura employees created during the course of employment unless otherwise expressly stated in an employment agreement (joint ownership may be agreed by the poari matua and an employee).
The poari matua recognises that employees own the copyright of any work they create outside their employment by the poari matua.
The poari matua makes no claim over ākonga work – ākonga are the copyright holders of their original works.
The poari matua:
- applies by default a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) licence to all its teaching materials and other kura-related work created by employees wherever possible
- may make exceptions to the application of Creative Commons at their discretion
Considerations include:
- detailed reasons for limiting free access to a particular work
- making any restrictions time dependent
- applying other Creative Commons licences to the work.
- supports ākonga understanding of the use of copyright and Creative Commons.
Disputes
Where there is a dispute over ownership, including joint ownership of copyright, and/or the commercialisation of any jointly owned copyright, we follow our Concerns and Complaints Policy.
Related policies
Legislation
- Copyright Act 1994 (s 21.2)
Resources
Hei mihi | Acknowledgement
SchoolDocs appreciates the professional advice of Kathryn Dalziel, senior barrister, in the review of this policy.
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: Term 2 2024
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