are the nz officials ok about applicants with police records.
 

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I think they will over look it if it is "Spent" but I don't know how long ago it has to be, sorry

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You could always call the embassy in London to discuss it, or email them through their website (they're really helpful). You didn't say what the record was for, presumably it wasn't a 'serious' offence? Even if they said 'no' because of it, you can always appeal. I wouldn't worry about it until you've spoken to immigration. Good luck!

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Hi,
there was a thread on the forum a while ago about this. My OH, Danny.F, had to disclose a police record from his misspent youth (before I put him on the straight and narrow) and it hasn't caused us any problems as we are leaving in 10:scared: days for NZ. He was advised to write an accompanying letter with our application saying he had been a naughty boy, that he had repented and was now a mature(?) and sensible(?) family man and he would never,ever do anything naughty again, so help him God.
Casting my mind back to the thread I think the majority of problems were caused when people hadn't disclosed rather than the other way round. I'm assuming it also depends on what you did!
I'm sure you will be OK!

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Thanks for your input littletoe, the offences were not of a serious nature and no violent or drug crimes were carried out. So i will contact the embassy and see what happens.

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Thanks donnaf you have eased my fears a little, and i can assure you i have been a good lad for ages and ages. And i will never be bad again, i promise.

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Look at Caitlin206's thread started 17th August for more info (I know, I must have better things to do but - actually, I haven't):)
Good Luck!

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All else fails, you could always locate to Australia, I hear you need a police record to get in there! ;)

No seriously, good luck!

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Someone posted this question about a year ago and the response seemed to be that if the fine/period of incarceration was finished there is no issue.

Again why should you be held back for something you did in your youth especially where is appears you now look back on it with regret.

Good luck

Kiwi

Re: are the nz officials ok about applicants with police records.
 

Thanks bear, the info i am getting seems to be quite positive. So lets hope the people at nz house realise i am not a bad lad anymore.

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:D very drole!!

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Now now secret squirrel dont get your acorns in a twist, i thought it was quite funny. But you cant please everyone!:)

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If you've only got,say,8 days to go,can you be really,really naughty,rob banks and drown rapists,and then bugger off before your sentence is due?:D

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No cos the Post Office will have your redirection of mail address so they'll know where you are and post you a fine or summons. Actually, what they might do is post your address to Mr Barrymore and get him to sort you out...he only lives down the road you know!!:scared:

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just don't go in the swimming pool :scared: