The Mayor's Office of Tauranga City hosts approximately six Citizenship Ceremonies each year. 

During a ceremony, those taking part stand before an official person (normally the Mayor) and declare that they will honour Queen Elizabeth II, obey the laws of New Zealand and be a good citizen. 

The ceremony is important and interesting.  It is a time when friends and family can come together to recognise the change in citizenship - from the country of birth to the country of choice. 

Those taking part can choose whether to say the Oath or the Affirmation of Allegiance.  The Oath is taken on a book of religion, the Affirmation is non-religious.

Application for Citizenship is made through the Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington. 

Invitations to a Citizenship Ceremony are sent out from the Department of Internal Affairs.

Dates for 2012 Citizenship Ceremonies are as follows:

They are held at  Baycourt - Exhibition Hall and all start at 3.30 pm.