The Minister for Internal Affairs says an incoming multi-choice test for those seeking citizenship shouldn't be a barrier for people seeking to become a New Zealander. 

The test will be imposed for people seeking citizenship from late next year. 

Applicants would have to answer 20 questions and get 15 correct to pass. 

Minister Brooke van Velden says says examples could be - what are our laws around domestic violence, or whether women and men have equal rights. 

She says it's about understanding shared responsibility. 

"If you're getting them wrong - really? We have to question citizenship there."

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The Minister for Internal Affairs says an incoming multi-choice test for those seeking citizenship shouldn't be a barrier for people seeking to become a New Zealander.&nbsp;
The test will be imposed for people seeking citizenship from late next year.&nbsp;
Applicants would have to answer 20 questions and get 15 correct to pass.&nbsp;
Minister Brooke van Velden says says examples could be - what are our laws around domestic violence, or whether women and men have equal rights.&nbsp;
She says it's about understanding shared responsibility.&nbsp;
"If you're getting them wrong - really? We have to question citizenship there."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister on the new NZ citizenship test to be launched for migrants

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Meghan Markle's phone number was reportedly leaked after she joined a WhatsApp group related to her children’s new school.

This comes after Harry and Meghan moved back to the UK, and enrolled their children in school for only two days after security concerns were raised.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this incident was a 'naïve' move on Meghan's part, and she should have gotten a burner phone.

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Meghan Markle's phone number was reportedly leaked after she joined a WhatsApp group related to her children’s new school.
This comes after Harry and Meghan moved back to the UK, and enrolled their children in school for only two days after security concerns were raised.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this incident was a 'naïve' move on Meghan's part, and she should have gotten a burner phone.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Meghan Markle's personal phone number getting leaked from WhatsApp group

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The US Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in three years.

It's moving from a range of 3.5 to 3.75 percent, to 3.75 to 4 percent.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds unpacked the market reactions - and offered a theory on why things stayed calm.

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The US Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in three years.
It's moving from a range of 3.5 to 3.75 percent, to 3.75 to 4 percent.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds unpacked the market reactions - and offered a theory on why things stayed calm.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer was booted from the House this afternoon for using the c-word during a debate about move-on orders. Is there ever a justifiable reason to use the c-bomb in Parliament? Was this it? 

Brooke van Velden today revealed she's lost faith in Fire and Emergency NZ after they hid some key details for 12 months. Is this a sign we need more reform in the Public Sector? Do we think ACT will campaign on this? 

Supermarket owners have voiced concerns over National's bid to break up Foodstuffs if they get elected - not helped by Nicola's comments from earlier today. What do we make of this situation?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer was booted from the House this afternoon for using the c-word during a debate about move-on orders. Is there ever a justifiable reason to use the c-bomb in Parliament? Was this it?&nbsp;
Brooke van Velden today revealed she's lost faith in Fire and Emergency NZ after they hid some key details for 12 months. Is this a sign we need more reform in the Public Sector? Do we think ACT will campaign on this?&nbsp;
Supermarket owners have voiced concerns over National's bid to break up Foodstuffs if they get elected - not helped by Nicola's comments from earlier today. What do we make of this situation?
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The Huddle: Is it ever okay to drop the c-bomb in Parliament?

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Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister on the new NZ citizenship test to be launched for migrants

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