New Zealand Proposes Citizenship Multi-Choice Test
New Zealand announced new requirements for citizenship applicants today. Applicants will be expected to achieve a 75% pass mark on the test. Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke Van Velden stated the change is necessary for a range of reasons. The new requirements are expected to take effect starting late next year. New Zealand's Internal Affairs Minister and Act MP Brooke van der Veldt announced that migrants applying for citizenship must pass a new multiple-choice test starting late next year. The proposed test will cover topics including the Bill of Rights Act, voting rights, human rights, and the structure of government. Brooke van der Veldt stated the measure is intended to strengthen the definition of New Zealand citizenship.
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RNZ National
“they might be the kinds of questions they could be tested on under new requirements announced today. And they'll be expected to get a 75% pass mark.”
BCC News Taiwan
“New Zealand Announces Higher Citizenship Test Pass Mark”
CNR Voice of China
“New Zealand Announces Higher Citizenship Test Pass Mark”
RNZ National
“from late next year, migrants applying for citizenship will now have to pass a multi-choice test. The new test was announced by the Internal Affairs Minister and Act MP Brooke Van Valden”
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