Articles tagged with Applications
New Zealand Citizenship Wait Times Cut by 72% with Faster Processing
3 weeks ago | 244 viewsCitizenship application wait times in New Zealand have decreased by 72% since Labour last governed, with average processing now taking 51 days compared to 180 days in October 2023. Despite consistent application numbers over the past three years, the Government has focused on efficient service delivery to reduce stress and provide certainty for applicants who have already spent at least five years in the country. Minister Brooke van Velden thanked the processing teams and emphasized the importance of reliable government services, noting applications can be submitted online or by post.
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1 month ago | 314 viewsMinister Brooke van Velden urges New Zealanders to check and renew their passports ahead of a predicted surge in applications due to the 10-year passport validity anniversary. Over 1.3 million passports will expire in the next two years, with 622,000 expected to apply for renewal in 2026 and 759,000 in 2027. The Department of Internal Affairs has improved processing times from 25 to 3 days, encouraging travelers to renew passports early via the easy online system.
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7 months ago | 1015 viewsA targeted effort to reduce the backlog of applications for use of conservation land is accelerating economic growth without compromising conservation values, says Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. “Over the years, decision makers at the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai became wrapped and trapped in a sticky ball of red tape unnecessarily slowing the success of tourism operators, researchers, major infrastructure project developers, among many others. “The department is doing a great job delivering on my expectation to crack on with the mahi.
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