Kiwi Access Card
Identity document issued in New Zealand
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The Kiwi Access Card, formerly known as the HANZ 18+ Card, is a voluntary identity photo card available to residents of New Zealand over the age of 18. It is available to drivers and non-drivers primarily as an identity document and to access places restricted to persons over the age of 18. The card is issued by Hospitality New Zealand. While it is a government-recognised form of photographic ID and evidence of age card, it is not considered government-issued identification.[1][2]
| Kiwi Access Card | |
|---|---|
Kiwi access card with the 18+ card | |
| Type | Identity document |
| Issued by | Hospitality New Zealand |
| Purpose | To prove a person's age without requiring a driver license |
| Eligibility | Available to both NZ nationals and international visitors who are over the age of 18 |
| Expiration | 10 years |
| Cost | $70 including GST for online applications and $75 including GST for applications made in NZ Post or AA stores |
| Website | kiwiaccess |
History
In October 1999, the Hospitality Association of New Zealand was approved to issue the New Zealand 18+ card by National justice minister Tony Ryall. It was initially available for $20. In November, NZ Post shops began processing applications for cards, and began printing them in December.[3]