British Nationality and New Zealand Citizenship Act 1948
| British Nationality and New Zealand Citizenship Act 1948 | |
|---|---|
| Parliament of New Zealand | |
| Citation | 1948 No 15 |
| Passed by | 28th New Zealand Parliament |
| Passed | 9 September 1948 |
| Commenced | 1 January 1949 |
| Repealed | 1 December 1977 |
| Repealed by | |
| Citizenship Act 1977 (1977 No 61) | |
| Related legislation | |
| British Nationality Act 1948 | |
| Status: Repealed | |
The British Nationality and New Zealand Citizenship Act 1948 (Public Act no. 15 of 1948) was an Act of the New Zealand Parliament passed into law in 1948 establishing New Zealand citizenship for New Zealanders, separate from their previous status as British subjects.