New Zealand citizenship test practice questions

1. English and French
2. English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language
3. Māori only
4. English and Samoan

Answer: B. English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language

English, te reo Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language are official languages.

1. Auckland
2. Christchurch
3. Wellington
4. Hamilton

Answer: C. Wellington

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital.

1. Treaty of Wellington
2. Treaty of Waitangi
3. Charter of Rights
4. Aotearoa Agreement

Answer: B. Treaty of Waitangi

The Treaty of Waitangi was first signed in 1840.

1. Land of the long white cloud
2. Island of the south
3. Home of the kiwi
4. New beginning

Answer: A. Land of the long white cloud

Aotearoa is a Māori name commonly translated as “land of the long white cloud.”

1. Green and gold
2. Black and white
3. Red and white
4. Blue and yellow

Answer: B. Black and white

Black and white are widely recognized as New Zealand’s national colours.

1. To obey and promote the law
2. To own land
3. To join the armed forces
4. To speak only English

Answer: A. To obey and promote the law

Citizens are expected to obey and promote the law.

1. Parliament
2. The Governor-General alone
3. Local councils only
4. The Supreme Court

Answer: A. Parliament

New Zealand’s Parliament makes laws.

1. Waitangi Day
2. ANZAC Day
3. Matariki
4. Labour Day

Answer: A. Waitangi Day

Waitangi Day is observed on 6 February.

1. District Court
2. High Court
3. Supreme Court
4. Court of Appeal

Answer: C. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is New Zealand’s final court of appeal.

1. The Prime Minister
2. The Governor-General
3. The Chief Justice
4. The Speaker

Answer: B. The Governor-General

The Governor-General is the King’s representative in New Zealand.

1. No, it is planned for late 2027
2. Yes, it started in 2025
3. Yes, every resident must take it now
4. It was permanently cancelled

Answer: A. No, it is planned for late 2027

The Department of Internal Affairs says the planned test is not yet in force.

1. 20 multiple-choice questions
2. 10 essay questions
3. 33 oral questions
4. 45 written questions

Answer: A. 20 multiple-choice questions

The announced format is 20 multiple-choice questions, subject to final implementation.

1. 15 out of 20
2. 6 out of 10
3. 17 out of 33
4. 36 out of 45

Answer: A. 15 out of 20

The announced pass mark is 75%, or 15 of 20.

1. People under 16 or over 65
2. Everyone over 18
3. Only people under 21
4. Everyone over 50

Answer: A. People under 16 or over 65

The announcement says applicants under 16 and over 65 will not have to take it.

1. No
2. Yes, in every case
3. Only if they applied online
4. Only if they live abroad

Answer: A. No

Applications lodged before the test takes effect will not be affected.

1. The Human Rights Act
2. The Canadian Charter
3. The U.S. Constitution
4. The UK Magna Carta only

Answer: A. The Human Rights Act

The announced subjects include the Human Rights Act and New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.

1. The Department of Internal Affairs
2. A private practice app
3. The Australian government
4. The United Nations

Answer: A. The Department of Internal Affairs

The Department says it will develop and publish study resources before implementation.

1. Most adult applications for citizenship by grant
2. Citizenship by birth only
3. Passport renewals only
4. Citizenship by descent only

Answer: A. Most adult applications for citizenship by grant

The planned test concerns most adult citizenship-by-grant applicants.