> if you hang about awhile they practically throw citizenship at you New Zealand's one of the very few countries in the world where non-citizens vote. After 1

> if you hang about awhile they practically throw citizenship at you New Zealand's one of the very few countries in the world where non-citizens vote. After 1 year of permanent residency, residents can register to vote, whereas only after 5 years of residency can they become citizens. A stark contrast with nearby Australia where only citizens are allowed to vote, but it's also one of only a few countries where they must vote.