BORA Citizenship Amendment Bill [pdf, 344 KB]
...it is justifiable in terms of s 5 of the Bill of Rights Act. Clauses 8C(2) and 8F(3) • Clause 8 inserts new ss 8C(2) and 8F(3). These provisions allow applicants who are accompanying their citizen spouse, civil union or de facto partner or parents overseas on Crown or public service to have that time count towards the five year period a person must be present in New Zealand to: (a) meet the requirement in ss 8A(1) or 8B(1), or (b) be treated as intending to continue to r...