Those who object to adding 'God' to the end of an oath, may choose instead to make an Affirmation: In Māori (called Te Whakautanga Haumi), this is (without macrons), When an application for New Zealand citizenship is granted, applicants are required to attend a public citizenship ceremony.
New citizens from Commonwealth realms could take the oath in writing and get their certificates by post until 1996, when applicants were required to attend a public ceremony.
It is an opportunity for new citizens to publicly declare their allegiance to their new country and for the local community to welcome them on behalf of all New Zealanders.
In doing so, applicants declare that they will honour Charles III, King of New Zealand (or if the oath is recited solely in Māori, to pledge to Kīngi Tiāre te Tuatoru, te Kīngi o Aotearoa), obey the laws of New Zealand and be a good citizen.
New citizens then join in the singing of God Defend New Zealand before enjoying a cup of tea or glass of wine, normally following the Loyal toast.