Kiwi Access Card

The Kiwi Access Card, formerly known as the HANZ 18+ Card, is a voluntary identity photo card available to residents of New Zealand over the age of 18. It is available to drivers and non-drivers primarily as an identity document and to access places restricted to persons over the age of 18. The card is issued by Hospitality New Zealand and is a government-recognised form of photographic ID and evidence of age card.

History

The New Zealand 18+ card was introduced in October 1999 by National justice minister Tony Ryall, and was initially available for $20. In November, NZ Post shops began processing applications for cards, and began printing them in December.