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Govt plans new test for NZ citizenship

Otago Daily Times Online News·Wednesday, 6 May 2026·27 days ago
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RNZ Parliamentary reporters Migrants applying for citizenship in New Zealand will have to pass a new multi-choice test under a government initiative to begin in late 2027. Applicants will be quizzed in person on the "responsibilities and privileges" of citizenship, covering topics including the Bill of Rights Act, voting rights and the structure of government. They will need at least 75% of questions correct to pass. Applicants currently only need to sign a form saying they understand these things. They must also meet other requirements regarding residency, good character and English skills. Announcing the test, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden - who is also an ACT MP - said the move would strengthen what it meant to be a citizen of New Zealand.…

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