Government launches All Black-themed birth certificate

An All Blacks birth certificate will cost $35, just $2 more than a plain one. Photo / Phil Walter - Getty Images

Loved rugby from birth?

Some kids will now be able to prove it with an All Black-themed birth certificate.

The Department of Internal Affairs launched the new design, which joins the existing beach and forest themes.

Deputy Registrar-General Adrian Jarvis was delighted people could mark their special delivery with the All Blacks design.

"We think that these are a great way for All Blacks fans to show their support, whether they are new babies or older fans wanting a new certificate.

"We've been working hard to make sure we could launch the new certificate while one of our great rival teams is touring."

The All Blacks themed certificate. Photo / NZ Government

The forest-themed birth certificate. Photo / NZ Government

A standard birth certificate. Photo / NZ Government

About 180,000 birth certificates are issued every year. Parents can choose whether or not to buy a birth certificate.

A New Zealand birth certificate can be used as official ID for most things. It costs $33 for a standard one or $35 for a decorative one.

All births must be registered in New Zealand, and can now be done through SmartStart.

All Blacks birth certificates can be ordered by calling 0800 22 52 52.