Are niueans NZ citizens?
Under New Zealand law, all Niueans are New Zealand citizens. At last census counts, 30,867 ethnic Niueans were resident in New Zealand (2018) and 4,958 in Australia (2016).
Why do people leave Niue?
Even on archipelagos such as Samoa and Tonga where the population is steady, people are abandoning the outer islands and moving to the main towns, where they can find better jobs, education and healthcare. The exodus from Niue has been particularly acute because of its connection with New Zealand.
Who owns the island of Niue?
Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand, and New Zealand conducts most diplomatic relations on its behalf. As part of the Realm of New Zealand, Niueans are citizens of New Zealand and Queen Elizabeth II is Niue’s head of state in her capacity as Queen of New Zealand.
What happens if my baby is born in New Zealand?
Your children who are born in New Zealand are automatically New Zealand citizens. You cannot pass citizenship to any children who are born outside New Zealand. They will need to apply for New Zealand citizenship by grant. As a citizen by descent, you can also apply for citizenship by grant.
Can NZ citizens live in the Cook Islands?
Cook Islands is located between French Polynesia and American Samoa. It is self-governing in ‘free association’ with New Zealand. That means that while it administers its own affairs, Cook Islanders are New Zealand citizens who are free to live and work here.
Can you immigrate to Niue?
Entry Visa Visa required, except for Nationals of New Zealand being Niueans or descendants of Niueans. Extensions are available by applying to the Immigration Office before arrival: PO Box 67, Alofi, Niue Island.
Do you get money for having a baby in NZ?
Best Start payments, year 1 – all families with new babies are entitled to $60 a week for the baby’s first year. Best Start payments, year 2 and 3 – depending on your income you may be entitled to Best Start in your child’s second and third year. Working for Families – payment for families with children 18 and under.
How many years do you have to live in New Zealand to be a citizen?
5 years
To apply for citizenship, you must have been a resident for at least 5 years, and only travelled out of New Zealand for a short amount of time each year. You must therefore have been present in New Zealand with a Resident visa for a total of at least 1,350 days and for at least 240 days in each of those 5 years.