Locals' Views: What does being a New Zealand citizen mean to you?

Narayan Reddy and Kusum Reddy at the ceremony. Photo/Ben Fraser

Gareth Brendon Collier

It's going to be hard to drop that Springbok jersey, but we always knew we'd be back here. I have a family here and that's what means home.

GARETH COLLIER

South Africa

Carolyn Anne Fitch

It's very special to finally have this. Now my husband says I'll have to cheer for the All Blacks, but we'll see.

CAROLYN ANN- FITCH

Britain

Lopa Lemuelu Muliaga

I came to this country as a visitor, but I've married a Maori girl and had children. I love it here.

LOPA LEMUELU MULIAGA

Samoa

Binoy Madathiparambil Bhavanandan

I've fallen in love with the people, the culture and the place. It's a pleasure to call this my place now.

BINOY MADATHIPARAMBIL BHAVANANDAN

India

Mariana Restrepo Sierra

I just want to thank my parents because eight years ago they gave up everything so I could have this moment and that I can be in this country.

MARIANA RESTREPO SIERRA

Colombia