Privacy Commissioner のウェブサイトには、下記のように書かれているので、オーナーは賃貸希望者にパスポートや免許証などの proof of identity を求めることができます。
Landlords should only collect certain information at each stage of a tenancy.
If you’re viewing a property, they can ask for:
- your name and contact details.
If you’re applying for a property, they can ask for:
- your proof of identity
- the number of people who would live at the property
- pet ownership (if there are restrictions on pets)
- if you’re a smoker (if there are restrictions on smoking at the property).
Once you have been shortlisted or offered a tenancy, they can ask you:
- additional information required to carry out credit or criminal record checks
- evidence of ability to pay rent
- proof of identity.
https://www.privacy.org.nz/resources-and-learning/a-z-topics/rental-guidance-for-tenants/#tenants-1