[MattA]

HI All,
I know I can get a personal IRD number here:
http://www.ird.govt.nz/resources/file/eb20450b58d1af1/ir595-2007.pdf

Can I just send photocopies of my birth certificate and passport as ID? or do I need some NZ type of ID?

[shakyle2906]

HI

Yes, you can send either photocopy of your birth certificate or passport. Just had my number back, takes about 10 days or so.

Sharon