Citizenship
The Council holds citizenship ceremonies on behalf of the Department of Internal Affairs. At these ceremonies new citizens swear oaths of allegiance* and are presented with their citizenship certificates, usually by the Mayor.
Up to six ceremonies are held in the Council Chambers each year; relatives are welcome.
For applications and inquiries visit the Department of Internal Affairs website or telephone (0800) 225 151. Note that the department determines the names of the candidates.
*The oath
"I [ ... ] swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of New Zealand, her heirs and successors according to the law, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of New Zealand and fulfil my duties as a New Zealand citizen. So help me God."
(Source: Department of Internal Affairs)