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7 May 2026

New Zealand citizenship test arrives late 2027: what was announced

On 6 May 2026, the NZ government confirmed a new in-person, multi-choice citizenship test launching in the second half of 2027 with a 75% pass mark. Here's what's confirmed and what isn't.

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