# NZ Verify Whakatūturu

> NZ Verify Whakatūturu (iPhone/iPad app by New Zealand Government.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-verify-whakatuturu/id6743457606 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [New Zealand Government](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835580856)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-verify-whakatuturu/id6743457606/reviews.md

## What is NZ Verify Whakatūturu?

NZ Verify / Whakatūturu is the New Zealand Government's app for checking digital IDs and credentials presented from a person's phone. Point the app at their screen and in seconds you'll know whether their ID is genuine and valid for your purpose, including:
•	Confirming a customer is old enough to purchase alcohol.
•	Checking eligibility for age-restricted products and services.
•	Verifying identity in person.
•	Verifying licences, qualifications, and other approved credentials.

Features
•	Fast, private and secure - Instant results with a clear approved or declined outcome.
•	Verify trusted credentials - Supports mobile driver licences and credentials accredited under New Zealand's Trust Framework.
•	Privacy by design - No credential data is stored, shared, or transmitted. Only the information needed for the verification is displayed.
•	Simple verification process - Choose the type of check, verify the credential, and view the result immediately.
•	Works offline - Continue verifying supported digital credentials even when internet access is unavailable.

NZ Verify can check IDs and credentials stored in the Govt.nz wallet and other compatible digital wallets.

NZ Verify checks digital credentials only. It cannot be used to verify physical ID documents.

Learn more: https://www.govt.nz/nzverifyapp


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.1 — 2026-08-07

- Improved support for checking credential status
- More reliable verification session management

### 1.7.0 — 2026-06-22

Minor bug fixes and interface improvements

### 1.6.0 — 2026-06-15

The app is now clearer and easier to use.
This update improves the way verification checks are selected and results are shown, making it easier for you to choose the right credential and understand the outcome of your check.
- The main screen provides a list of different types of verification checks and brief descriptions of what is being checked
- Verification checks now test whether the presented credential is approved for the intended purpose, as well as whether it comes from a trusted issuer and has not been tampered with
- Results are shown more clearly, making it easier to see whether your check was approved or not approved.
- Result screens now include clearer messaging to help you understand what happened and what to do next.
- Some screens have been refreshed to make verification details easier to review.

These updates are designed to make each check simpler to complete and easier to act on.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-05-04

Revocation Status List (Draft 14)
- The app now supports revocation checks using Status List Draft 14, while remaining backwards compatible and unchanged in behaviour.

18+ Claims Check
-The app can validate specific claim values, such as “18+”, and will return an invalid result if the claim does not meet expectations.

Content updates
The EULA, Privacy Policy, and Trusted Issuer List have been updated to include recently added mDL providers and reflect the change of app owner from Department of Internal Affairs to Public Service Commission.

iOS 26 SDK requirement
- The iOS app is now built using the iOS 26 SDK to meet App Store Connect requirements, with no impact to users, device iOS versions, or app compatibility.

Bug fixes and under-the-hood changes
- This release includes stability improvements, smoother onboarding and presentation handling, UI refinements, enhanced backend security, and improved diagnostic logging for troubleshooting.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-03-05

Improved NFC reliability to deliver more consistent credential request performance.
UI and content refinements to improve visual consistency throughout the app.

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