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- Identity Policy
Summary of Identity policy administered by the Department of Internal Affairs (including citizenship), including summaries of relevant legislation
- Most popular baby names in New Zealand
Top 100 male and female names for each year since 2004, based on births registered in New Zealand.
- Annual Forecast of Passport Issuance Volumes
Forecast reports for the volume of passports issued for each financial year, with extended forecasts for future years to aid strategic planning.
- Identity Verification Service
The Identity Verification Service is a way for people to verify their identity to government agencies online and in real time up to a high level of confidence using an igovt ID. This would be like showing someone your passport to prove who you are. Instead a similar process is happening online.
- Births, Deaths, Marriages, Civil Unions and change of name information
Births, Deaths and Marriages - Service overview, forms and relevant law.
- Citizenship information
Overview of Citizenship services provided by the Department of Internal Affairs.
- Choice - The New Zealand citizenship story
Choice is a commemorative book which acknowledges the commitment that new citizens make to New Zealand.
- Passports information (New Zealand passports | Uruwhenua Aotearoa website)
Information about how to apply for a New Zealand passport
- Information for transgender applicants
Information for transgender applicants of Department of Internal Affairs services, including birth, death and marriage registration, passports and citizenship.
- Human Assisted Reproduction Technology (HART) Register
The HART register lets people conceived from sperm, egg or embryo donation find out about their genetic origins, and meet their donor, if both parties agree.
