Marriage licence (Magnolia might know)

wez130 · 19 Jun 2015 at 15:01

Struggling to find an answer, even registry office near me isn't clear.

I'm from here (England), my partner is from NZ, we have arranged to marry in NZ in December. We've recently been looking into what we need to do with regards to a licence and documentation etc. I spoke to registry office this morning and they basically said we need to speak with NZ high commission and find out off them.

I think i'm right in thinking Mags is married to his NZ partner, and he's from here, so if he or anyone else with experience could enlighten us, it's be great.

Thanks

ikillbears · 19 Jun 2015 at 15:06

I'd watch this movie

Ekim · 19 Jun 2015 at 15:11

http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.n...es-How-to-Get-a-Marriage-Licence?OpenDocument

If both of you live outside of New Zealand:
You can send the form to the New Zealand Registrar of Marriages closest to where you intend to marry once you have completed the form, signed the statutory declaration and had it witnessed by a Commonwealth Representative. If it is convenient, you can have the declaration witnessed by a Commonwealth Representative, at our London or Sydney office. Note: only the Notice of Intended Marriage where both parties ordinarily resident outside New Zealand (BDM 58) can be signed by a Commonwealth representative.
Alternately, if you will be in New Zealand at least three working days before the ceremony (either the bride or groom, or both) you can sign the statutory declaration and have it witnessed by a Registrar of Marriages in New Zealand.
See Cheque Payments for a New Zealand Marriage Licence or New Zealand Civil Union Licence to check the locations of the Registry Offices in New Zealand. The contact details for your nearest Registrar of Marriages can be obtained by contacting us or contact the District Court for their addresses.
You should advise the Registrar of the date that you intend to collect the marriage licence (this must be at least three days after your completed form reaches the Registrar).
For more details about applying from overseas, see 'When and How to Apply for a Marriage Licence; If you both live outside New Zealand'.

doofer · 19 Jun 2015 at 15:26

Just phone New Zealand House and tell them you want to Māori your missus. You might have to do a haka first.

Sliver · 19 Jun 2015 at 15:28

I officially endorse this documentary/science journal.

wez130 · 19 Jun 2015 at 15:32

doofer said:
Just phone New Zealand House and tell them you want to Māori your missus. You might have to do a haka first.

I see what you did there