Permanent residence
Permanent residence is usually the next step after residence. You can live and work in New Zealand indefinitely and come and go as you like.
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Becoming a permanent resident of New
You can live in New Zealand permanently on a resident visa, but there are rules about travelling. If you then get a Permanent Resident Visa, you can travel in and out of New Zealand any time.
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Showing your commitment to New Zealand for permanent
When you apply for permanent residence, you must show us that you are committed to living in New Zealand permanently.