New Zealand has become the 13th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage and the first in the Asia-Pacific region. On Wednesday night, the New Zealand parliament, backed by Prime Minister John Key voted on a bill to amend the 1955 Marriage Act.
New Zealand joins the following countries who recognise same-sex marriage:
Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, South Africa, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Uruguay.
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Do you think that New Zealand’s bill amendment will encourage other countries in the region to follow suit?
Note: The original Marriage Act that was amended on Wednesday was the 1955 Marriage Act, not the 1995 Marriage Act as originally reported.
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Thanks for sharing this with everyone! I moved to New Zealand in 1996 to be with my partner Noel (a Kiwi). We’ve been together ever since. Now we can get married! Hurray!
(BTW, I think the Marriage Act is from 1955 not 1995…)
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Thank you for your post and for contributing. And most importantly, thank you for pointing out the date error. The marriage Act is indeed from 1955 and I will amend this right away – much appreciated!
Wishing you and your partner a huge congratulations. Hopefully other countries will follow suit and witness how your choice to marry the one you love does not lead to the downfall of New Zealand!