Citizenship ceremonies

Aotearoa New Zealand citizenship ceremonies are held in Kāpiti several times a year, and ceremonies are carried out by the Mayor.

Ceremonies 2025

Ceremonies start at 6.30pm at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti (unless otherwise advised). Candidates and guests are welcome from 6pm, and need to be seated by 6.20pm. Please make sure you're on time if you're coming along.

Citizenship ceremonies are open to recipients and invited guests only. A light supper follows the ceremony.

Dates for 2025 at this stage are: 

• Wednesday 26 February

• Wednesday 28 May

• Wednesday 27 August

• Wednesday 19 November

For all citizenship enquiries, please contact:

Department of Internal Affairs
Phone: 0800 22 51 51
Website: Department of Internal Affairs – New Zealand citizenship

Please don't contact the Council with queries concerning scheduling of applicants into ceremonies.

Successful applicants will receive notification from the Department of Internal Affairs regarding their scheduled ceremony three to four weeks before the ceremony. 

Dress code

Dress code is smart/casual.

We also encourage recipients to wear their national dress. No jeans, shorts, tee shirts or jandals please. If you're unsure what to wear, please contact the Office of the Mayor for more information, phone 04 296 4700.