2022-05-17

Statement on the Kiwi Access Card

The regulator confirms that the Kiwi Access Card, launched by Hospitality NZ in January 2019, holds the same status under the Identity Verification Code of Practice as the previous 18+ card. This designation classifies the card as a secondary or supporting form of photographic identification that must be used alongside a primary non-photographic document. Reporting entities retain the responsibility to ensure the reliability of this ID and must recognize that the card does not meet the standards of a New Zealand Driver Licence or Passport.

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