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- Born in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, or the Ross Dependency prior to 1 January 2006.
- Born in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, or the Ross Dependency on or after 1 January 2006; and at least one of your parents was a New Zealand citizen or entitled to be in New Zealand indefinitely at the time of your birth.
- Legally adopted by a New Zealand citizen parent (if you were adopted overseas we need to check that their adoption laws are similar to ours).
- A British subject resident in New Zealand during all of 1948. For further information please contact us.
- Granted New Zealand citizenship.
- Born overseas to a New Zealand citizen parent.
If you do not fit into one of the above you may wish to apply for a grant of New Zealand citizenship. For further information see General Requirements for a Grant of New Zealand Citizenship.
