Dear Department of Internal Affairs,

I am writing to seek clarification regarding the requirements and processes involved in applying for New Zealand citizenship.

Declaration of Civil Matters:
Are applicants required to declare any past or ongoing civil cases from their home country as part of their citizenship application? For example, if an individual has been declared bankrupt in their country of origin, are they obligated to disclose this?

Verification Measures:
What procedures or checks are in place to verify information related to civil matters or financial history in an applicant's home country?

Eligibility Despite Civil History:
Would someone who has had a civil case or bankruptcy in their home country still be eligible to apply for New Zealand citizenship?

Post-Approval Concerns:
Would the department be open to receiving information about an individual who has already been granted New Zealand citizenship but may have withheld relevant civil or financial information during their application?

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

john luke