Street View: Why did you want to become a citizen?

Owhata Primary students perform a haka. Photo/Stephen Parker

Mohsen Askari.

MOHSEN ASKARI, Iran

I got a job here six years ago. I didn't know anything about New Zealand so I only came here for six months. Long story short, I am still here.

Imelda Banggay.

IMELDA NICOLAS BANGGAY, Philippines

I'm so lucky to be a citizen. I came here eight years ago and married a New Zealander.

Amanjot Kaur.

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AMANJOT KAUR, India

Everyone I have met in New Zealand has been so helpful and they always have a smile on their face.

Fatih Kolcu.

FATIH KOLCU, Turkey

I've been in New Zealand seven years, I run a Turkish kebab business and I enjoy being here.