New citizens welcomed

Twenty-six people from 12 countries have been officially welcomed to Marlborough.

The province’s newest citizens, from Scotland, England, Canada, Philippines, India, Germany, Japan, South Africa, USA, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Czech Republic, were welcomed at a ceremony at Council chambers.

Mayor Nadine Taylor told the group the day was an important milestone in their new lives as citizens of this province and country.

In future they would all enjoy the rights and freedoms of native-born New Zealanders.

Following the Mayor’s opening address and the presentation of certificates, Council’s waiata group performed for the new citizens and their friends and families.