You don't have to be a citizen to vote in NZ. Permanent resident (or resident visa) is enough. So long as you're entitled to live here indefinetly (and have lived here at least 12 months), you can vote.

[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I checked and my visa level doesn't allow me. I think mine is spousal. But we looked it up and I didn't fit criteria. But I am permanent ?

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Interesting, the "am I eligible to vote" things just say you are if you've been here 12 months and are entitled to stay indefinitely.

I guess one key question is, on a spousal visa, if you split from your spouse are you still entitled to stay here indefinitely? If not that may be why you can't vote. I couldn't find any information specifically on if you can vote on a spouse visa.

[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Been here 3 years and have a spousal indefinite visa but ird says ineligible. Might be wrong but not sure.

Im not actually sure on that. I'm guessing of we split I would need to reapply for a visa under a different rule. I would assume that's why

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 11 months ago

Yeah, if you can't keep your visa on your own, that makes sense I guess.