A Citizenship Ceremony took place on Tuesday 10 December 2024 at the Council Chambers, Fairlie.
Mayor Anne Munro (centre) welcomed nine new citizens to New Zealand and the Mackenzie District.
They are (left to right):
- Steffen Ekerdt from Germany and Selina Ekerdt from Switzerland, holding their children. Steffen and Selina both work at Lakestone Lodge, Pukaki.
- Four members of the Gorospe family from the Philippines - Bea, William, Jayjim and Jamela. The Gorospe family calls Fairlie home.
- Peter Smith, originally from England but now living in Twizel.
- And Ada Chan and Cameron Siu with their baby Audrey. They are originally from Hong Kong but now live and work in Lake Tekapo.