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From 1 January 2006, children born in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau are citizens by birth only if at least 1 of their parents is a New Zealand citizen or resident when the child is born.
You may be eligible for New Zealand citizenship by grant.
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Citizenship requirements for Samoan citizens
You can register your citizenship and order a passport at the same time.
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Citizens by descent cannot pass New Zealand citizenship to children born outside New Zealand.
You might not meet the requirements for New Zealand citizenship.