-AML Requirements

Under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT), we are required to undertake verification of identity for new clients. As part of our new client onboarding, you will be asked to provide identification and proof of address which can include the following options:

Electronic identity verification

The easiest way to complete the AML requirements is for us to arrange for our verification provider “APLYiD” to send a text message link to each individual.  You will then receive a text message with a link to complete a simple verification process electronically (using a current Driver’s Licence or Passport).

Photographic ID 

Any one of the following forms of primary photographic identification which must be current and include name, date of birth, a photograph and signature.

• New Zealand passport
• New Zealand certificate of identity
• New Zealand refugee travel document
• New Zealand firearm’s licence
• Overseas passport 
• A national identity card 

NZ Drivers Licence

A New Zealand drivers licence can be used in combination with:

• NZ Defence Photo ID
• Police Photo ID
• A bank card that contains the person’s name and signature
• A bank statement or letter issued by a NZ registered bank in the last 12 months
• SuperGold card showing name and signature
• A statement issued by a government agency in the last 12 months. 

Non-Photographic ID

The following forms of primary non-photographic identification can be used in combination with:

• New Zealand full birth certificate 
• Certificate for New Zealand citizenship
• Overseas citizenship certificate
• Overseas birth certificate 

These can be used in combination with one of the following:

• New Zealand drivers licence
• 18+ Card (Hospitality Association)
• NZ Defence Photo ID
• Police Photo ID
• Valid and current international driving permit

Acceptable Address Verification

The following documents are acceptable for individuals. All documents provided must display the client’s name and residential address and be dated within the last 12 months.

• Utility bill

• Rates bill

• Bank account statement or Bank confirmation letter

• Insurance policy document

• Car registration notification/demand

• IRD tax notice/certificate

• Non-bank financial institution 

• Electronic yellow pages 

• Electronic white pages 

• Rental tenancy agreement

• A letter from their current employer

• Companies Office records

• Electoral roll papers

• Government, government department or government agency document

• Local Council notification or demand

• Court document

• A letter from educational facility must be on their letterhead paper and signed by a principal

• Minors – parent/ guardian verification that includes; (a) matching a parent’s name on the birth certificate to that parents address verification; or (b) a letter (or in person) from a parent/ guardian and parent/ guardian address verification