What exemptions are in place to allow the adoption of adults in special circumst… | Question 2073 (2026)

Answered Question 2073 (2026)

Question published: 4 February 2026
Reply lodged: 17 February 2026

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Asked by

Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

Question

What exemptions are in place to allow the adoption of adults in special circumstances?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

The Adoption Act 1955 does not allow for a person aged 20 or over to be adopted under New Zealand law, except where there is already an interim adoption order in force for that person.