11 February 2025

Message from the General Manager

Tēnā koe – hello.

I hope you enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing holiday period with your whānau and friends.

We have completed updating the Choice video for playing at citizenship ceremonies with messages from the Minister of Internal Affairs and the Governor-General. You'll find direct links to the new video in this newsletter for immediate use.

Noho ora mai rā,
Adrian

Adrian Jarvis
General Manager
Services and Access

New Choice Whiriwhiria video: Use immediately

The new version of the Choice Whiriwhiria video is now available for download at www.psi.govt.nz/home/guidance/guidance-for-citizenship-ceremonies under the heading "Choice Whiriwhiria video". Your council must start using the new version immediately. Previous versions must be deleted. This special video has been developed for councils to welcome new citizens:

View on YouTube
Download MP4 file. Click on the link and allow a minute or so for the file to download as it is a large file. Once downloaded, go to your desktops "Download" folder to access the MP4 file. If you encounter issues contact CitizenshipCeremonies@dia.govt.nz.

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