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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 4 MIN

Tobias Tohill: UVisa Director on the Government's plan to impose a citizenship test from next year

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

An immigration advisor says we should learn from other countries as to what makes a good citizenship test.  The Government's planning to impose a test from late next year.  Applicants will have to pass 15 of 20 multi-choice questions on our history, politics, and laws.  UVisa Director Tobias Tohill told Mike Hosking he hopes they're paying attention to how this is approached elsewhere, as more than just general questions are needed.  He says countries like Switzerland look at whether the person understands how the country works and is involved in the community.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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An immigration advisor says we should learn from other countries as to what makes a good citizenship test.  The Government's planning to impose a test from late next year.  Applicants will have to pass 15 of 20 multi-choice questions on our history,...

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