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Citizenship Processing Updates and Calculator Formula / Algorithm used in June 2025

R B made this Official Information request to Department of Internal Affairs

Currently waiting for a response from Department of Internal Affairs, they must respond promptly and normally no later than (details and exceptions).

From: R B

Dear Department of Internal Affairs,

1) What is the formula / algorithm has the online website calculator (https://dia.services.govt.nz/presence-ca...) been currently programmed with?
Please provide a copy of it.
2) In previous OIA, the error codes weren't fully elaborated.
So please provide details at which stage of the algorithm is the statusCode 211 (211 Eligible within 3 months <month> <year>) returned and when does it change from statusCode 216 to 211.
3) Also please release the list of known issues with the calculator accuracy and list of scenarios which it doesn't currently support so future residents planning to check eligibility for citizenship are better informed while DIA improves processing times.
4) Also, please release any brief information on timelines of upcoming scheduled changes for the calculator updates including approximate timelines or roadmaps of new versions of this calculator currently under development.
5) Also, please release summary reports or briefs specific to Citizenship processing shared on a scheduled-basis (weekly, monthly) to the Minister from the months of March, April, May and June (upto the date you start work on this OIA request).

Cheers,
Rav

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From: RIS Official Correspondence
Department of Internal Affairs

Tçnâ koe Rav,

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 14 July 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|Operations Regulatory and Identity Services
The Department of Internal Affairs|Te Tari Taiwhenua

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