Request for Information on Citizenship Applications Submitted to the Minister (October 2023 - November 2024)
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From: Anna
Dear Department of Internal Affairs,
I kindly request your response to the following:
1. Total number of applications submitted to the Minister for approval during the period from October 2023 to November 2024?
2. Applications approved by the Minister during the same period?
3. Applications rejected by the Minister during the same period?
4. Regarding applications assessed on character grounds under the Citizenship Act:
• How many applications were approved and rejected under section 9.1 during this period?
• How many applications were approved and rejected under section 8.7 during this period?
5. Total number of applications currently under review that were submitted during the period from October 2023 to November 2024?
6. Timeframe for making decisions on applications during this period?
7. Details of the process for reviewing and assessing applications submitted to the Minister?
Yours faithfully,
Peter
From: OIA
Department of Internal Affairs
Tçnâ koe,
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From: SDO Official Correspondence
Department of Internal Affairs
Tçnâ koe Peter,
Thank you for your OIA request to the Department of Internal Affairs.
The Department will provide its response to your request as soon as practicable and within twenty working days. The 20th working day is 13 November 2025.
Please note that in cases where the Department’s response provides information that is identified to be of general public interest, the response may also be published on the Department of Internal Affairs website. If the Department publishes its response to your OIA request, all personal information, including your name and contact details, will be removed.
Ngâ mihi
Ekta Raturi (ia/she/her)| Official Correspondence Coordinator
Te Pâhekoheko, Kâwai ki te iwi | Operations, Service Delivery and Operations
Te Tari Taiwhenua | The Department of Internal Affairs
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