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Pass the NZ Citizenship knowledge test. First time.

Practice questions on NZ government, the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand history and your rights and responsibilities as a citizen, aligned to the official citizenship knowledge test framework.

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About the NZ Citizenship Knowledge Test

New Zealand is introducing a formal citizenship knowledge test (planned from 2027). The test assesses whether applicants understand New Zealand's values, history, and democratic institutions. Questions cover three main areas:

The planned test is approximately 20 questions with a 75% pass mark (15 out of 20 correct). TestReady's 60-question practice set covers all topics at depth so you are well-prepared.

Why this matters: The citizenship test is a requirement for obtaining New Zealand citizenship by grant. Failing means waiting 6 months before your next attempt. Being well-prepared is essential.

Why Practice Before the Test

Many of the questions test knowledge that is easily learnable but not well-known, such as exact dates, vote thresholds, or Treaty articles. Practising under timed conditions mirrors the pressure of the actual test and highlights the specific areas you need to review.

New Zealand is one of the last English-speaking countries to introduce a citizenship test. Australia, the UK, the US, and Canada all have formal tests. TestReady's practice questions are built to reflect New Zealand's specific civics knowledge requirements.
FeatureGovernment ResourcesTestReady
Practice questions✗ Limited✓ 100+ questions
Answer explanations✗ None✓ Every question
Timed practice✗ No✓ Yes
Progress tracking✗ No✓ Yes
Drill by topic✗ No✓ Yes
Free sample: Try 5 randomly selected questions below. Use Drill Mode to focus on the topic area you find hardest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The official NZ citizenship test has 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool covering NZ history, government, society and the Treaty of Waitangi. You need to get at least 15 correct (75%) to pass.
Yes. You can resit after a short waiting period. There is no limit on the number of attempts, but each sitting must be booked through Immigration New Zealand.
Questions cover the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand government and democracy, NZ history, geography, society and culture. TestReady covers all these areas with full explanations after every answer.

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