Auckland
Auckland citizenship ceremonies
Auckland Council says local authorities host ceremonies on behalf of DIA, with frequency varying by local board and candidate numbers.
Official council page ↗Local ceremony links
NZ citizenship ceremony directory
Quick links to official local-authority information for several major citizenship ceremony locations.
Links last reviewed: 7 August 2026
DIA controls citizenship approval and invitations. Councils host ceremonies on DIA's behalf. A council's public event date is not proof that you have been allocated to that ceremony.
Christchurch
Christchurch citizenship ceremonies
Christchurch City Council hosts citizenship ceremonies on behalf of DIA, including a special Waitangi Day ceremony.
Official council page ↗Hamilton
Hamilton citizenship ceremonies
Hamilton City Council publishes local ceremony information, venue guidance and frequently asked questions.
Official council page ↗Tauranga
Tauranga citizenship ceremonies
Tauranga City Council publishes ceremony information and currently lists scheduled ceremony dates on its official page.
Official council page ↗Dunedin
Dunedin citizenship ceremonies
Dunedin City Council publishes ceremony guidance and local date information when available.
Official council page ↗Palmerston North
Palmerston North citizenship ceremonies
Palmerston North City Council says it typically hosts ceremonies every three months and DIA sends the personal invitations.
Palmerston North City Council ↗Nelson
Nelson citizenship ceremonies
Nelson City Council publishes local ceremony information and scheduled dates, while DIA manages candidate invitations.
Nelson City Council ↗Rotorua
Rotorua citizenship ceremonies
Rotorua Lakes Council publishes local dates and practical attendance information for invited candidates.
Rotorua Lakes Council ↗Queenstown Lakes
Queenstown & Wānaka citizenship ceremonies
QLDC publishes ceremony dates for Queenstown and Wānaka and explains that DIA, not the council, allocates candidates.
Queenstown Lakes District Council ↗National ceremony guidance
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Read who must attend, the one-year attendance requirement, certificates, oath or affirmation, and passport timing.
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