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New Zealand Immigration Data: Rising Trends in Citizenship Acquisition

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 - by Sofia Nawab - Leave a Comment

Almost 40,000 individuals obtained New Zealand citizenship last year, marking a 67% increase among Pacific Islanders. South Africans now represent the third-largest group of overseas-born citizens, preceded by Indians and …

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Surge in New Zealand Citizenship Among South Africans and Other Migrants

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

South Africans have surpassed Filipinos as the third largest group of new citizens in New Zealand, with nearly 40,000 new citizens obtained in a year. The significant increase includes more …