Welcome to the Kiwi Whānau!
Today, we proudly celebrate the diversity and unity of our beautiful country as we welcome new citizens from Fiji, Sudan, the USA, the UK, Germany, Argentina, the Philippines, Scotland, and India.
Becoming a New Zealander is more than just a change of status—it’s a shared commitment to our values of manaakitanga (hospitality), diversity, and community. We are thrilled to have you as part of our growing whānau (family).
May your journey here be filled with opportunities, friendships, and the warm embrace of Aotearoa’s unique culture and landscapes.
With friends and family in attendance, each recipient was presented with their citizenship award and a small kowhai tree by Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson.
Back row left to right: Jennifer Falasz Walker, Karl Allan Langoyan Lim, Alexander Hagedorn, Agastya Tripathi Sathya, Calum Stuart Stannett, Adem Yassin Reja, Maleli Tora Mudu, Eleanor Mae Holliday, Hernan Gustavo Holliday, Linzi Ann Holliday and Dylan Holliday.
Front Row left to right: Shweta Anangnath Tripathi, Mayor Tania Gibson, Lisa Hamker and Emma Claire Denne
It is with pleasure we welcome these new citizens.
