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| Region | New Zealand |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | Aug 18, 2013 |
| Description | Until 2013, only LGBTIQ+ singles could adopt in New Zealand. This was due to a ban on unmarried couples from adopting that was revoked in 2015. However, same-sex marriage was recognised in 2013 allowed married LGBTIQ+ couples to adopt. |
| Sources | https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/292701/victory-for-same-sex-couples-wanting-to-adopt |
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| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | Aug 18, 2013 |
| Description | Until 2013, only LGBTIQ+ singles could adopt in New Zealand. This was due to a ban on unmarried couples from adopting that was revoked in 2015. However, same-sex marriage was recognised in 2013 allowed married LGBTIQ+ couples to adopt. |
| Sources | https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/292701/victory-for-same-sex-couples-wanting-to-adopt |