Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

No immigrants should be able to have the choice.

As an immigrant myself that should not matter whether I know the country's history all I am required to know are the countries rules and regulations. It is all optional. If someone came to my home country I would not expect them to know but instead if they ever wanted to know I would teach them.

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No, But when collecting citizenship apart of that procedure should be watching a short 20 min documentary explaining how New Zealand came to be and our way of life. idk

I had to do this in Britain and most British citizens didn't kbow the history, politics I had to learn. I think this should focus on law, rights and responsibilities in modern NZ including cultural understanding such as tikanga and kiwi-isms to help them fit in avoid social mistakes.

I don't think we should allow citizenship and if they purchase a home they don't receive any govt subsidy.

I think a basic understanding of the English Language and the laws of NZ should be required rather than a History test

I feel like the citizen ship test is old and outdated, especially in such a globalised world. A countries history is a strange thing to add to a citizenship test when many "new Zealanders" probably wouldn't know the answers. does that mean their not patriotic?
A citizenship test should be revolved more around culture, law and language.

It should depend on the immigrants personal circumstances. Are they immigrated because they want to or because they have to. If they want to then some effort should be made towards learning the basics of the language. But if they had to through things happening beyond their control then, firstly the trauma of that happening would need to be addressed first then given a choice of when they feel ready to learn a new language.

Yes, but a focus on our languages* not 'language'. te reo Māori competency should be required as equally as English.

Yes, demonstrate they understand our country’s language to a level that they can function in our society

Onboarding covering a number of areas would be wise, including how we do business her if the immigrant comes form a society where bribery is the norm.

If they are to vote in our country it should be required that they know about our government, but not need to do any language or history tests

Yes but we should help with free education on important topics - specifically for indigenous history first

Yes, but only one person from each family would be required to do so. For example, if the mum of two kids pass the citizenship test then her kids and husband/wife would be entitled for citizenship without a test. Also the test should be based on the Treaty of Waitangi and New Zealand law. It should be multilingual and have no cultural bias.

Yes, but only if NZ born citizens are required to take a civics course at high school and pass the same test.

This test should specifically be designed to build respect for native New Zealand culture (Te Reo customs, and respect for gender equality, etc).

We should educate immigrants on NZ way of life but it should not be a test that their residency depends on.

Yes, but immigrants current understanding of English and age should be taken into consideration.

There should be educational slots in advertising time to teach bite sized chunks of history to the whole population

Depends if they are actually here to work or are rich bitcoin people. Working class in struggling industries should be encouraged, with rich people having less rights haha

Shouldn't be tested but free translated information should be provided on the treaty, effect of colonisation,cultural norms in nz

English speaking for emergency purposes at least, ringing for ambulances/police/fire

Yes but should cover basic things like understanding road rules

yes, because a lot are very disrespectful of our country

No but they should be required to know our road rules

Yes if required for there job, and the employee should provide training for the employee.

No, just basic English literacy

Depends onwhether they are choosing NZ o r political refugees

yes, but for refugees they should be given provided courses with learning this knowledge

create a test about basic morals and ethics

Yes, ensuring basic understanding of Māori tikanga/customs

Yes, unless an immigrant is moving here for safety purposes

No! because half the people in this country don't even know or understand the language, history and government!!!! Look at New Zealanders first before expecting others to our culture!!!!!

Yes, but if that's the case, citizens should also have to pass the test. Otherwise, no.

Driving. Labour laws. Other laws. Language

Education on these topics should be taught in school and be available online to adult learners. If this were the case, immigrants could also sit such a citizenship test

New NZer need to know that women have equal rights here and to understand our tax law, responsibilities and penalties as well as basic culture. Some history would help give context. Maybe tv Nz could be used for education so all NZeTA could know these procipals set in law.

They can learn once here

Not for refugees but all other immigrants yes and a high level of understanding especially for those bringing children into our country.

i hate immigrants

Only if the countries language, history and government includes the true history of tangata whenue

They should have to do an English test

yes but it should only be about the Te tiriti o Waitangi

This should also be optional

No, immigrants can and will learn with time being in the country.

it dose not matter

What are the three official languages of New Zealand? (NOT THIS QUESTION)
Who is the current Prime Minister of New Zealand? (why. Replace who is with what is)
What is the Treaty of Waitangi, and why is it significant in New Zealand's history?(VERY IMPORTANT)
Can you name the three branches of the New Zealand government?(NOT THIS QUESTION)
What is the national symbol of New Zealand, and what does it represent?
(WE HAVE A NATIONAL SYMBOL WTF IF ITS NOT THE FERN THEN WTF)
Describe the geographical features of New Zealand, including its main islands.(IMPORTANT)
What are the basic rights…  Read more and responsibilities of New Zealand citizens?(IMPORTANT)
Explain the significance of the All Blacks in New Zealand's culture.(NOT THIS QUESTION)
How does New Zealand's healthcare system work?(DEFINITELY NOT THIS QUESTION)
What is the role of the New Zealand Parliament in making and passing laws?(NOT THIS QUESTION In this context)

Yes, but it should only cover common knowledge about New Zealand and not get too in depth. But also I believe the government should test New Zealand citizens in it before giving it to immigrants.