A Citizenship Ceremony took place on Tuesday 25 March 2025 at the Council Chambers, Fairlie, welcoming new citizens to New Zealand and the Mackenzie District.
From left to right - Justin Muring from the Philippines, May Hemtanont and Sorasit Boonprasert from Thailand, Christine Cornelius from the United States, Craig Holden (born in the UK), Arthur Holden (born in the United Arab Emirates) and Lisa Holden (born in the UK), and Acting Mayor Karen Morgan.