Central Otago District councillor Bob Scott and his wife Jill (left) congratulate their friends and neighbours Johanna and Peter Legget, with daughter Lucy, 7 months, on their becoming New Zealand citizens. Mr and Mrs Legget, both from the United... : Happy to be here and call it home

Kinisi Lamosi, formerly of Samoa, with her citizenship certificate while her cousin Niusila Titi makes sure he captures the moment for posterity. : Happy to be here and call it home

Byron Wolkers is congratulated by partner Indy Deverell and son Hades, 2, (left) and daughter Hecate, 7 months, after Mr Wolkers' citizenship ceremony. Mr Wolkers was originally from South Africa. : Happy to be here and call it home

Hannah and Blade McCutcheon with Mrs McCutcheon's citizenship certificate. Mrs McCutcheon came to New Zealand from the United Kingdom and now works as an immigration adviser helping other people settle in her adopted country. : Happy to be here and call it home

Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley, right, looks on as children from Alexandra Primary School lead the singing of the national anthem at the citizenship ceremony on Friday. : Happy to be here and call it home