NZ officials asking questions about Australia citizenship changes for expat Kiwis1 NEWS Up to 60,000 Kiwis could be impacted by the changes, which have increased the time people must wait to get citizenship. New Zealand officials are trying to clarify how tighter Australian immigration rules will affect a special pathway to citizenship for Kiwis living across the ditch. Supplied Prime Minister John Key and Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull announced a special pathway to citizenship for long-term Kiwi expats last year. 123RF Kiwi expats are frustrated by changes to the Australian citizenship process announced this week. "New Zealand officials are seeking clarity on how the proposed changes to citizenship rules will operate in conjunction with that pathway."

Source: Stuff April 21, 2017 02:43 UTC