New Zealand
Disclaimer: This information on the situation of homosexuals all over the world may not be completely accurate or up-to-date. The information is gathered on the Internet and in other publications. If you have any additional information, corrections, comments or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me at  <never@heterosexual.com> Updated 99-06-29	Information on the situation for homosexuals in New Zealand: Legal Homosexuality is legal in New Zealand, and the uniform age of consent was introduced on July 9, 1986. Male homosexuality ("sodomy") is still illegal in New Zealand's associated territories: Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau (see separate pages). Since March 29, 1999, New Zealand grants permanent residency for foreign same-sex partners if the relationship has lasted more than two years (de facto relationships). The Human Rights Act 1993 makes it unlawful to discriminate, either directly or indirectly, against a person on the grounds of their sexual orientation. This applies in the areas of employment, access to public places, provision of goods and services, accommodation and education facilities. No exceptions were made for the police or armed forces. In July 1998, New Zealand modified its labour laws to allow same-sex partners to take time off work to care for each other. If you have any further information on the current situation in New Zealand, please contact me.    Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female New Zealand 16 16 16 To view adult material in New Zealand you have to be over 18. Further information on the situation in New Zealand can be found at: New Zealand = Aotearoa Gay New Zealand OUT! Magazine New Zealand Gay Travel Reservation Centre -- Atevo Travel: Destination New Zealand	Statistics: Monarchy, Oceania Area: 270,534 km² Population: 3.9 mill. Capital: Wellington Currency: dollar Waitangi Day: Feb. 6 ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s): .nz

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