Gay marriage nz

In the year after 19 August (when the law became operational), same-sex marriages were registered in New Zealand, of which were between female couples and were between male couples. marriages (%) were between New Zealand citizens, and marriages (%) were between Australian citizens. [36][37]. The moment same-sex marriage became legal in New Zealand. New Zealand's parliament has legalised same-sex marriage, the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to do so. Lawmakers approved the bill, amending the marriage act, despite opposition from Christian lobby groups.

Can gay people get married in New Zealand? Discover the journey toward marriage equality and the vibrant culture that embraces LGBTQ+ rights. Topic: World Politics. Gay rights supporters celebrate in Wellington. AFP: Marty Melville.

Around 4, same-sex marriages have been registered to couples living in New Zealand since the Marriage Amendment Act came into effect, figures released today by Stats NZ show. Tash Vitali and Melissa Ray were among the first couples to get married. The first same-sex weddings have taken place in New Zealand after the country became the first in the Asia-Pacific region and 14th in the world to legalise same-sex marriage. Thirty-one same-sex couples had been due to marry on Monday, according to the Department of Internal Affairs.

Two Private Members’ bills proposing amendments to the Marriage Act to allow same-sex marriage have been introduced in the Senate. The Marriage Equality Amendment Bill was introduced on 29 September by Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young. A growing number of governments around the world are considering whether to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. So far, more than two dozen countries have enacted national laws allowing gays and lesbians to marry, mostly in Europe and the Americas. In Mexico, some jurisdictions allow same-sex couples to wed, while others do not.