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New Zealand's first same-sex marriage ceremonies were performed Monday, as dozens of gay couples married across the country. While the country legalized same-sex marriage in April of this year, Monday marked the opening of the government office responsible for its implementation.
According to the country's Department of Internal Affairs, close to 1,000 marriage applications were downloaded the week same-sex marriage applications were released.
While the bill passed with almost a two-thirds vote, New Zealand's Conservative Party and religious leaders have expressed little enthusiasm for the bill. ...