The income of a sponsor’s partner may only be considered if the partner has been:
living with the sponsor for a period of at least 12 months in a partnership that is genuine and stable (see F2.10.1), and they meet the requirements for the recognition of a partnership set out at F2.15; and
a New Zealand residence class visa holders for at least three years immediately preceding the date the application their partner wishes to sponsor is made, or is a New Zealand citizen.