What is a Citizenship Ceremony and when are they held?
North Shore City Council coordinates citizenship ceremonies for new citizens residing or working in its area. The ceremonies are held throughout the year in partnership with the Department of Internal Affairs.
Successful applicants for the grant of New Zealand citizenship are required to attend a public citizenship ceremony. At the ceremony applicants stand before an official person, usually His Worship the Mayor, and take the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance declaring that they will honour HM Queen Elizabeth the Second Queen of New Zealand, obey the laws of New Zealand and be a good citizen. It is only after swearing allegiance that a person actually becomes a New Zealand citizen and will be presented with a citizenship certificate.
Attending a public ceremony is a very important step in the process of becoming a New Zealand citizen. It is an opportunity for you to publicly delcare your allegiance to New Zealand and for the local community to welcome you on behalf of New Zealanders.
Schedule of ceremonies
All ceremonies commence at 7.30pm at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
2010 dates
- Monday 8 March
- Monday 21 June
- Monday 13 September
