Section 373 — Immigration Act 2009: Immigration status of persons born in New Zealand on or after 1 January 2006

373 Immigration status of persons born in New Zealand on or after 1 January 2006 (1) This section applies to a person who— (a) is born in New Zealand on or after 1 January 2006; and (b) is not a New Zealand citizen. (2) From birth, the person is deemed to have the most favourable immigration status of either of his or her parents at the time that he or she was born, as determined under section 374 , and the provisions of this Act that apply to a person of that immigration status apply to the person accordingly until either— (a) the person leaves New Zealand; or (b) the person is accorded a different immigration status under, or by the operation of, this Act. Compare: 1987 No 74 s 4A