In late 1980's, the Government of New Zealand had changed its immigration policy. Thousands of Taiwanese left their home country and migrated to New Zealand. The Taiwanese migrants soon realized the importance of holding a reunion & setting up a fellowship. Countless Taiwaneses had contributed their time and money to support this project. On 3/3/1990, the first AGM was held at Auckland City Town Hall, and THHSNZ was established thereafter. The Society is a non-profitable civil organization. The aims are:
(1) To promote social, cultural and educational exchange between Taiwanese New Zealanders and other New Zealanders. (2) To strengthen unity among fellow members and encourage them to get involved into local communities & main stream affairs, so they can live here as a Kiwi as others. (3) To assist members settle in NZ. Over the years, the Society has been the largest and most influential civil organization in NZ Taiwanese Communities. THHSNZ is currently operated by the 20th Board of Directors, headed by the Chairman Jeff Yu, the vice Chairman Kitty Chung.
1980年代末，無數的台灣鄉親離鄉背井來到白雲之鄉紐西蘭。這些新移民在奮鬥過程中，深感需要一個台灣鄉親自己的家。在1989年末展開這個意義深遠的工作，1990年3月3日，在奧克蘭Town Hall召開成立大會，成立紐西蘭華夏協會。
2004年2月14日經第十四次會員大會決議修改名為紐西蘭台灣華夏協會。 本會為一非營利的同鄉會組織。成立主旨為:
(1)發揚台灣文化，促進台紐文化交流;
(2)凝聚台灣鄉親力量，積極參與社區活動及公眾事務，提昇台灣人形象;
(3)推展文教康樂活動;
(4)幫助會員立足紐西蘭。多年來，本會一直是紐西蘭最具影響力的僑民組織之一。
