They are loving their Haumoana lifestyle, enjoying the village feel, the local school their children attend and their spectacular sea view.
"I've never lived by the sea. It is so different from London; there you drive hours to see the sea and it's brown, cold and a bit disappointing.
"Here the weather is great even in winter; and the sea is beautiful."
In their leisure time the family enjoys the cycle/walkway tracks, playing on the beach and looking after their sizable section.
"There are things we miss but being here is pretty special; we're bringing up Kiwi kids - they already have a bit of a twang."
Mr and Mrs Wareham were chefs in London; the new citizen with the esteemed Royal Navy and Military Club and her husband in the Queen Mother's kitchen.
Mrs Wareham was one of 31 to be granted citizenship in Hastings on July 19 receiving her certificate and a kowhai tree to mark the occasion.
"I didn't really know what to expect, but it was very special.
"We were all introduced individually which was much nicer than all as a group; Kahurangi [Maori Dance Theatre] performed, and acting mayor Sandra Hazlehurst and Hastings Ambassador Henare O'Keefe oversaw the ceremony.
"There were people from Samoa, Cambodia, South Africa, India . . . some in their national costume. There was a real array of us."
Mr O'Keefe said the ceremonies, which are held on behalf of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, were a real joy to host.
"Our new citizens are so grateful and humble to have our city and its residents open up their hearts and minds to them; no questions asked.
"And we do welcome them; there is no doubt that they are adding to the colour and culture of our wonderful district."