What are the three ways island groups can be divided?

What are the three ways island groups can be divided?

Oceania’s physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately. Oceania can be divided into three island groups: continental islands, high islands, and low islands. The islands in each group are formed in different ways and are made up of different materials.

How many Marshall Islands are there?

1,225 islands

What are the 15 islands of the Cook Islands?

Explore The 15 Islands of the Cooks

• Rarotonga. We start off with the one everyone knows, Rarotonga, the most populated of the Cook Islands and home to the capital, Avarua.
• Aitutaki.
• Mitiaro.
• Atiu.
• Mangaia.
• Palmerston.
• Manuae.
• Takutea.

What countries make up the Cook Islands?

The Cook Islands are in the South Pacific Ocean, north-east of New Zealand, between French Polynesia and American Samoa. There are 15 major islands spread over 2,200,000 km2 (850,000 sq mi) of ocean, divided into two distinct groups: the Southern Cook Islands and the Northern Cook Islands of coral atolls.

Are Cook Islanders New Zealand citizens?

About Cook Islands That means that while it administers its own affairs, Cook Islanders are New Zealand citizens who are free to live and work here. More than 80,000 Cook Island Māori live in New Zealand.

Does having a NZ passport mean you are a citizen?

To get a New Zealand passport, you need to be a citizen. The type of citizenship you can get depends on your situation.

Are babies born in New Zealand automatically citizens?

Since 1 January 2006, a child born in New Zealand is not automatically considered a New Zealand citizen if the parent/s are not New Zealand citizens. If a child born in New Zealand is not eligible for New Zealand citizenship at birth, they are deemed to hold a visa if either parent holds a visa when the child is born.

How many years do you have to live in New Zealand to be a citizen?

5 years

Do you get money for having a baby in NZ?

Everyone can get a weekly payment in their child’s first year — if the child was due or born on or after 1 July 2018. Some people can get a payment until their child is 3 — it depends on family income. If you’ve been affected by COVID-19, Inland Revenue or Work and Income may be able to help.

Can I lose my New Zealand citizenship?

In rare circumstances, the Minister of Internal Affairs can take away your New Zealand citizenship. You will no longer be able to use a New Zealand passport and you might not be allowed to live here.

How do I prove I am a New Zealand citizen?

You can use the Confirmation of Birth certificate to prove you are a New Zealand citizen….You need to include:

1. your original full birth certificate.
2. original documents showing any other names you have used in your lifetime, and.
3. 2 passport photos that meet the photo requirements.

Does New Zealand allow dual citizenship?

New Zealand allows dual and multiple citizenship. The Citizenship Act makes no explicit mention of the effect of having another nationality. A New Zealander may only voluntarily renounce their Citizenship if they already hold that of another country.

What is the difference between residency and citizenship in New Zealand?

What is the difference between a New Zealand resident and a New Zealand citizen? A New Zealand resident is legally and permanently allowed to live in New Zealand although they do not have all of the rights and privileges of a New Zealand citizen.

Can I lose my permanent resident status New Zealand?

As long as you have a Resident Visa with valid travel conditions or a Permanent Resident Visa (PRV) in your valid passport when you return to New Zealand, your residence status will not be affected if you travel overseas.

How do I become a resident of New Zealand?

To be eligible for residence status you must:

1. have been in New Zealand on a Work to Residence visa for 2 years, and.
2. meet health and character requirements, and.
3. meet the requirements of one of the 2 ‘pathways’ to residence.

How do I get permanent residency in New Zealand?

Requirements to obtain a permanent residence visa

1. hold or have held a resident visa in the last three months.
2. hold, or have held that resident visa for at least two years continuously.
3. be of good character.
4. have met any conditions that the resident visa was subject to.

How much does it cost to apply for permanent residency in New Zealand?

NZ$2,500 – NZ$3,000 split into two phases: Submission and Success.