Holds a resident visa or permanent resident visa (includes residence permits issued before December 2010) OR
Is an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident AND able to show that he/she has been in New Zealand or intends to stay in New Zealand for at least 2 consecutive years OR
Has a work visa and is able to show that he/she is able to be in New Zealand for at least 2 years (previous visas/ permits included OR
Is an interim visa holder who was eligible for publicly funded health services immediately before his/her interim visa started OR