I would like my original live birth certificate. Elizabeth wanahi Thrupp 22nd July 1969
There's no problem but I would like my live birth certificate. That's my personal information
It's important to release it as that's belongs to me. It my original information and dats of my live birth in Whakatane
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certificates-nz.org
For anyone researching the difference between a birth certificate and citizenship documents, it’s important to note that these serve distinct purposes.
A birth certificate is an official record of birth, usually the first document issued that establishes your legal identity and details such as name, date, and place of birth. It’s managed by the Department of Internal Affairs (Births, Deaths and Marriages) in New Zealand.
Citizenship certificates, on the other hand, are issued by a different branch of the government and confirm your status as a New Zealand citizen. They are often required when applying for a passport or for official identification overseas, especially if you were born outside New Zealand or have become a citizen through descent or grant.
For anyone living abroad who needs to access either of these documents, both can be requested securely online through official government channels, or with the help of authorised agents who assist with the process.
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For anyone trying to obtain a birth certificate in New Zealand, the process is managed by the Department of Internal Affairs (Births, Deaths and Marriages).
You can order it directly through the official government website, and for people who find the process difficult or are applying from overseas, there are also independent registered agents who can assist with submitting the request on your behalf.
In all cases, the certificate is issued by the same government authority (DIA – BDM).