The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) (Māori: Te Mana Rererangi Tūmatanui o Aotearoa) is the government agency tasked with establishing civil aviation safety and security standards in New Zealand.

The CAA also monitors adherence to those standards and is responsible for enforcement proceedings.

CAA is also responsible for managing civilian pilot, aerodrome and aircraft licensing in New Zealand.

The CAA has its headquarters in the Asteron Centre in Featherston Street, Wellington.

[4] Before a Civil Aviation portfolio was created in 1946, ministerial authority had rested with the Minister of Defence.