Street view: Rotorua welcomes new NZ citizens

Julie Anne Corbett

A New Zealand citizenship ceremony was held in Rotorua yesterday. We asked some of our new Kiwis how long they had been in New Zealand.

Julie Anne Corbett

I've been in New Zealand since 1980, it's been a long time to make a decision but this year I decided.

JULIE ANNE CORBETT
Australia

Sini George

We've been in New Zealand for nine years, it wasn't easy to give up Indian citizenship but I promise four beautiful citizens for you [her children].

SINI GEORGE
India

Alana Petersen

We have been in New Zealand for 17 years, we're really proud to live in Rotorua.

ALANA PETERSEN
South Africa

Anne Fiona Doherty

I came eight years ago, it's an absolutely honour and privilege to become a New Zealander.

ANNE FIONA DOHERTY
Ireland