Citizenship
Rights and privileges of citizenship – Becoming a citizen – “Alien” status
What this chapter covers
- Rights and privileges of citizenship
The rights and privileges that you enjoy as a New Zealand citizen, under both New Zealand law and the law of other countries. - How people become New Zealand citizens
The rules that determine who is a citizen by birth or descent and the requirements to be granted New Zealand citizenship. - “Alien” status under the Citizenship Act
Who is considered an “alien” in New Zealand law and what this means in practice.
