[SCAFFOLD-es] Citizenship by Conferral — Born to Former AC (§21(6) Citizenship Act 1977)

See 0 supporting assertions for full eligibility framework.

Eligibility summary: residence floor per 5 years residence (5 of 5 preceding years + 1,350 days; PR/RV holders only); language assessment per Te Reo Māori OR English — practical English proficiency assessment per Reg 6; good character requirement; intention to continue residing in NZ. Statutory anchor: Citizenship Act 1977 (NZ) s 8 + s 9.

Eligibility: See 0 supporting assertions for full eligibility framework. Naturalization framework: Citizenship Act 1977 s.8 — 5-year ordinary residence in NZ (1,825 days) with PR status; English language sufficient understanding; good character (s.8(2)(b)); intend to continue to reside in NZ (s.8(2)(c)); knowledge of NZ + civic responsibilities (s.8(2)(d)).

Eligibility: See 0 supporting assertions for full eligibility framework. NZ naturalization framework: Citizenship Act 1977 s.8 — 5-year ordinary residence in NZ (1,825 days) with PR/RV status; s.8(2)(a) residence floor (5 of 5 preceding years + 1,350 days physical presence); s.8(2)(b) good character requirement; s.8(2)(c) intention to continue residing in NZ; s.8(2)(d) sufficient knowledge of Te Reo Māori OR English (practical proficiency assessment per Reg 6); s.8(2)(e) knowledge of NZ + civic responsibilities. Oath/affirmation of allegiance ceremony under s.11.

Operative framework: Citizenship Act 1977 (NZ) as amended by Citizenship Amendment Act 2005 + 2024 changes (Citizenship (Western Samoa) Amendment Act 2024). Administered by Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) — Citizenship Office. Realm of NZ scope per Realm of NZ (Cook Islands + Niue + Tokelau + Ross Dependency) — common NZ citizenship across realm. Treaty anchor: Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1840 — constitutional anchor for Māori-citizenship intersection.

Route: Citizenship by Conferral — Born to Former AC (§21(6) Citizenship Act 1977) (NZ-NAT-07). Primary statute: Citizenship Act 1977 §21(6). Operative period: 2007-07-01 → present. Timeline tier: modified. Document burden: medium. NZ framework: Citizenship Act 1977 (1977 No 61) administered by Te Tari Taiwhenua | DIA. Realm of NZ scope Cook Islands + Niue + Tokelau + Ross Dependency. 2005 Amendment Act (2005 No 43) replaced unrestricted jus soli; Western Samoa-NZ 1962 framework + Lesa v Attorney-General [1982] PC + Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982 + 2024 amendment. Trans-Tasman NZTTV + SCV/444 + Albanese 2023 Direct Pathway 33,103 NZ→AU grants 2024-25. Wai 3513 Maori Tribunal Report 2025-11.

• [T1] — Australian Citizenship (Permanent Resident) Determination (LIN 22/103) 2022 — compiled version F2023C00537 (as at 1 July
• URL: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2023C00537

Primary authorities (T1 sources): New Zealand Citizenship (Permanent Resident) Determination (LIN 22/103) 2022 — c. NZ authority hierarchy: Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) — Citizenship Office (operational); New Zealand Parliament (Te Pāremata o Aotearoa) — legislation enactment; Privy Council (pre-2004 apex; preserved jurisdiction for Lesa-era cases); Supreme Court of New Zealand (post-2004 apex); Court of Appeal; Waitangi Tribunal (Te Rōpū Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi) — Wai 3513 Report 2025-11 on citizenship + Te Tiriti framework. Statutes: legislation.govt.nz (Parliamentary Counsel Office). Cross-border: Trans-Tasman SCV/444 framework via Australian Migration Act 1958 s.32 + Albanese 2023 Direct Pathway.