This citizenship malarky
#1
This citizenship malarky
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I have to wait an additional six months for my application to be processed...yes, because of course we can all live without our papers for six months .
I'm tired of the whole torrid affair and I've not even had to learn the words to the anthem yet . Is there any way round this? I'd have thought her maj. would have been pleased enough that I was going to loyal to the crown without swearing another oath given I was born in England as where my parents and their parents before them (and so on) .
Is it even citizenship? I thought we where all subjects.
[/rant]
I have to wait an additional six months for my application to be processed...yes, because of course we can all live without our papers for six months .
I'm tired of the whole torrid affair and I've not even had to learn the words to the anthem yet . Is there any way round this? I'd have thought her maj. would have been pleased enough that I was going to loyal to the crown without swearing another oath given I was born in England as where my parents and their parents before them (and so on) .
Is it even citizenship? I thought we where all subjects.
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#2
Re: This citizenship malarky
[rant]
I have to wait an additional six months for my application to be processed...yes, because of course we can all live without our papers for six months .
I'm tired of the whole torrid affair and I've not even had to learn the words to the anthem yet . Is there any way round this? I'd have thought her maj. would have been pleased enough that I was going to loyal to the crown without swearing another oath given I was born in England as where my parents and their parents before them (and so on) .
Is it even citizenship? I thought we where all subjects.
[/rant]
I have to wait an additional six months for my application to be processed...yes, because of course we can all live without our papers for six months .
I'm tired of the whole torrid affair and I've not even had to learn the words to the anthem yet . Is there any way round this? I'd have thought her maj. would have been pleased enough that I was going to loyal to the crown without swearing another oath given I was born in England as where my parents and their parents before them (and so on) .
Is it even citizenship? I thought we where all subjects.
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NZ owes you Jack Squit for you having chosen to come here.
Be grateful for the opportunity, there are many, many people who would love to be in your shoes ...
#3
Re: This citizenship malarky
You wouldn't say that if you'd seen my tax records ...
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North Koreans?
Serously though one of the things I like about New Zealand is that it's so easy to move here. You only have to prove that your going to be a good, productive citizen and you'll easily get PR. What more could any country ask for though I suppose?
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Serously though one of the things I like about New Zealand is that it's so easy to move here. You only have to prove that your going to be a good, productive citizen and you'll easily get PR. What more could any country ask for though I suppose?
#4
Re: This citizenship malarky
You wouldn't say that if you'd seen my tax records ...
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North Koreans?
Serously though one of the things I like about New Zealand is that it's so easy to move here. You only have to prove that your going to be a good, productive citizen and you'll easily get PR. What more could any country ask for though I suppose?
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North Koreans?
Serously though one of the things I like about New Zealand is that it's so easy to move here. You only have to prove that your going to be a good, productive citizen and you'll easily get PR. What more could any country ask for though I suppose?
Maybe you'd like to post on the Introductions thread and fill the rest of us in on who are you are and how you got here, how long you've been here, where you live etc, etc ...
It is NOT easy to move to NZ, perhaps if you had taken the time to read some of the personal stories on here you would know that. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones who came in on a skilled migrant visa or by a partnership visa - we don't know. But it's still not exactly easy. I'm married to a Kiwi and we have 4 kids together (I know, strange but true ...) and even I had to pay for medicals and blood tests and "apply" and could have been turned down if I wasn't so darn fit () despite my Hubby & 4 kids being NZ citizens.
And, please, explain how anyone proves they are going to be "good and productive"
#6
Re: This citizenship malarky
Am tired ...........
(Not of you, sorry that came out wrong, just of the hour!)
Ok, that's funny, now see you're creating an Introductions thread!
Last edited by Am Loolah; Feb 18th 2009 at 8:27 am. Reason: Intro Thread made me laugh!
#8
Re: This citizenship malarky
Yes, all done (less some edits no doubt).
I know the tune . Can you just do it in English?
I know the tune . Can you just do it in English?
#9
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Re: This citizenship malarky
Well, in 2.5 years we will have been here for 5 years. So I understand and we can get something from this thread, in order to be a citizen I need to know the words to the anthem and that it takes six months during which time I will not have my passport. Is that correct?
#11
Re: This citizenship malarky
Here is how it works: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oath_of...p_(New_Zealand)
#12
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Joined: May 2004
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Re: This citizenship malarky
New Zealand citizenship and British citizenship are entirely separate entities: both countries happen to share the same head of state, but that's not relevant to the requirements for citizenship in either case.
#13
Re: This citizenship malarky
I thought the NZ Anthem was sung in both English and Maori and besides surely if you wanted to take citizenship you would be willing to conform to the custom/culture of the country even if it was just only to gain citizenship!
If you want something badly enough you will be willing to do what it takes and wait obviously this is not at the top of your list of priorities or seen to be important enough for you, which is a shame as you obviously took lengthy measures to gain entry into New Zealand in the first place.
If you want something badly enough you will be willing to do what it takes and wait obviously this is not at the top of your list of priorities or seen to be important enough for you, which is a shame as you obviously took lengthy measures to gain entry into New Zealand in the first place.
#14
Re: This citizenship malarky
Right you are!
Does that mean I have to turn up in a Mazda Familia with a big exhaust and scratched alloy wheels? Maybe wear a hooded sweatshirt?
I'm in the system awaiting processing . I just question the point of the ceremony part?
Mind you going to a ceremony has always made me feel more like I wanted to be a "good citizen" .
Mind you going to a ceremony has always made me feel more like I wanted to be a "good citizen" .
#15
Re: This citizenship malarky
You will not be without your passports for 6 months although you will be without them for a while. Should you need your passports whilst they finish processing the application, then they will return them to you pronto.
I will be able to tell you all about this more fully in a couple of weeks time