Street view: What is your favourite thing about New Zealand?

Photograph by Stephen Parker

We asked our new citizens: What is your favourite thing about New Zealand?

Deven Poonia

It's a beautiful clean environment and the outdoor activites, we love Rotorua.

DEVEN POONIA, 39

India

Deborah-Claire Von Beck

The people here, they have the biggest hearts.

DEBORAH-CLAIRE VON BECK, 48

South Africa

Maria Leila Valeros Ona

The people. Even though I am a migrant I feel I belong here.

MARIA LEILA VALEROS ONA, 44

Philippines

Roy Lemuel Villarta Austria

The culture, it's very strong and similar to what we have back home in the Philippines.

ROY AUSTRIA, 22

Philippines