A group of 30 new Kiwis took the Oath of Allegiance before Mayor Rehette Stoltz in the Gisborne District Council chambers on Thursday.
A group of 30 new Kiwis took the Oath of Allegiance before Mayor Rehette Stoltz in the Gisborne District Council chambers on Thursday.
Thirty new New Zealanders took the Oath of Allegiance before Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz on Tuesday in a citizenship ceremony in the Gisborne District Council chambers.
The mayor congratulated them on making Tairāwhiti their home.
“It is a celebration of the diverse community that makes our region strong,” she said.
“They join the many people from all parts of the world who have lived in and contributed to our region for many years.
“Their skills, cultures, perspectives, and dedication enrich our community in countless ways.”
The council listed members of the group as Simranjit Kaur, Surjit Singh and Hargun Singh (India); Harsifat Kaur (New Zealand); Tiago Barros (Uruguay); Rebecca Streith (Germany); Max O’Neill, Ryan O’Neill and Terry O’Neill (Britain); Jenny O’Neill (England); Ananda Card (United States); Jessica McMillan; Adrian Cave (England);Preetjot (India); Herman Steyn, Megan Steyn, Jessica Steyn and Nadene Steyn (South Africa); Veronika Lambert (Germany); Esther Richardson (England); Walter de Waal Barnard and Vicky Barnard (South Africa); Saia Lokotui (Tonga); Nina Donaldson (the Netherlands); Caroline Cundall-Curry (Britain); Korbinian Schallinger (Austria); Gerlisa Bayawa and Hesedel Bayawa (the Philippines); Tonie Myers (US); Sarah Comber (England).
