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flag New Zealand suspends unsafe international adoptions for citizenship until 2027 to prevent abuse and protect children.

flag New Zealand has temporarily suspended recognition of unsafe international adoptions for citizenship and immigration, citing risks of abuse, exploitation, and lack of child protection. flag The Adoption Amendment Bill, introduced under urgency, restricts the Family Court from approving adoptions where parents or children are overseas and halts recognition of adoptions from countries with inadequate safeguards. flag The suspension, effective immediately, will last until July 1, 2027, or earlier if the Governor-General sets a different date. flag The government aims to introduce a long-term solution next year, with public input, while allowing some adoptions and surrogacy arrangements to continue under ministerial discretion.

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