&gt; Actually, it&#x27;s not. There is no criminal copyright infringement in New Zealand.<p>&quot;In some circumstances, a person may commit a criminal offence if they make, import, sell, hire or distribute infringing copies of works. Criminal liability can attract fines of up to $150,000 and imprisonment for up to 5 years.&quot;<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.copyright.org.nz&#x2F;viewFaq.php?faq=360" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.copyright.org.nz&#x2F;viewFaq.php?faq=360</a>