For non-Kiwis wondering why _resident_ is used instead of _citizen_ in these quotes, New Zealand is one of the only countries in the world that allows permanent

For non-Kiwis wondering why _resident_ is used instead of _citizen_ in these quotes, New Zealand is one of the only countries in the world that allows permanent residents to vote in national elections [1]. Anyone who's lived in NZ as a permanent resident for at least a year can vote, therefore residency rather than citizenship is generally regarded as more important in determining whoa _New Zealander_ is for these types of laws. [1] http://www.newswire.co.nz/2011/11/voting-a-unique-privilege-for-nz-permanent-residents/ http://www.newswire.co.nz/2011/11/voting-a-unique-privilege-...