New bill restores NZ citizenship to some Samoans but excludes descendants, sparking debate.

The Samoa Citizenship Bill, recently passed in Parliament, aims to restore New Zealand citizenship to Samoans born between 1924 and 1948, whose rights were revoked by a 1982 act. While seen as a positive step by some, the bill has sparked debate due to its exclusion of descendants, leaving many families still seeking full restoration of citizenship rights.

December 01, 2024
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