The 28 new citizens lined up at the end of the official ceremony.
Brazilian born Michelle Grossl reads the oath in front of her husband Cleber and son Luigi at the citizenship ceremony.
Philippines born Fernando Taojo reads the oath in front of mayor Neil Brown and his parents Ferdinand and Karen Taojo and his new sibling.
British born Anne Tarver with Mayor Brown at the citizenship ceremony.
Long time New Zealand resident and St John stalwart Paul Thomas reads the oath. Mr Thomas was born in the UK.
Twenty eight new citizens have been sworn in at a ceremony held at Ashburton Trust Event Centre.
They include seven Filipinos, 11 from Britain, eight Samoans, three Brazilians and four from South Africa.
The majority swore allegiance by oath before Ashburton mayor Neil Brown to complete the final step of the citizenship process.
The new citizens were welcomed by Ashburton mayor Neil Brown and enjoyed a morning tea with family, friends and some Ashburton councillors after the ceremony.
