Foreign spouses are not eligible for citizenship. The Constitution provides for freedom of expression. News and opinion circulate freely, rapidly, and widely by the press and word of mouth. The sole radio station, also owned and operated by the Government, broadcasts Radio Australia and British Broadcasting Corporation news reports but not local news. Pay television broadcast from New Zealand is received by satellite.
Foreign publications are widely available.
There are no prohibitions or restrictions on academic freedom. The Government respects the constitutional right of peaceful assembly and association. There are no limitations on private associations, and no permits are required for public meetings. The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government respects this right in practice. The law provides for these rights for citizens, and the Government respects them in practice.