New Zealand Chinese Association Auckland

26/09/2026

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19/09/2026

The development of local market gardens and greengrocers is intertwined with the history of migration from Guangdong to New Zealand.

For generations of Chinese immigrants, these family-run businesses provided economic stability, community connections and served as a cornerstone for cultural heritage in a new land.

In this engaging presentation, Ruth Lam, co-author of Sons of the Soil: Chinese Market Gardeners in New Zealand and The Fruits of Our Labours: Chinese Fruit Shops in New Zealand, discusses the history of these essential enterprises. Drawing on her research, Ruth shares anecdotes, historical images, and insights into the lives of the families who worked the soil and ran the shops.

In this engaging presentation, Ruth Lam discusses the history of essential enterprises.

31/08/2026

📣 NZCA Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) — Tune in to find out more!
Are you in Year 11, 12 or 13? Or do you have a child in one of these year groups? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Come along and get the lowdown on YLC — what it's about, what to expect, and how to get involved.

Bring your questions! 💬

22/08/2026

LDC2027 is coming! Wanted to find out more at just a glance? Well, here's everything you need to know!
Registrations are open with early bird pricing closing on the 31st of August.
What are you waiting for? Register now!

16/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce that registrations for the 2027 Leadership Development Conference (LDC) are NOW OPEN!

Secure your spot now by filling in the registration form that is linked below. If you do so before the end of August, you can take advantage of our Early Bird pricing!

Brought to you by the New Zealand Chinese Association (NZCA), LDC is an empowering live-in experience exploring what it means to be Chinese in New Zealand whilst giving you the opportunity to grow, connect & lead with passion!

We hope you'll join us! We can't wait!

Send us a DM or email for more information or if you have any other questions!

Register Now! bit.ly/4cfukBB

14/08/2026

Community Resilience to Foreign Interference Hub

The Hub connects you with information to stay informed, stay safe, and know how to respond or seek help against foreign interference.

Some ethnic communities in New Zealand experience unwanted attention from foreign states seeking to suppress their rights and freedoms. No one has to tolerate foreign interference in New Zealand.

12/08/2026

Yabba-Dabba-Doo! What a Night! 🎉

Our annual NZCA Auckland Trivia Night was back on Saturday, 8th August at the Mt Eden Village Community Centre, and what a fantastic evening it was!

With Fred Flintstone keeping things running as MC and an appearance by Maverick from Top Gun, there was certainly no shortage of character in the room!

It was great to see so many familiar faces alongside plenty of new ones, with teams battling it out in a closely fought competition from start to finish. The lead changed hands throughout the night, and hey Stu Chong… it was close!

In the end, a tiebreaker was needed to decide who would take second place — proof of just how competitive the night was!

A huge thank you to everyone who booked a table — we sold out within days! And of course, a special shout-out to those who got into the spirit of the evening and dressed up.

There were some fantastic efforts, with Crazy Quiz Asians taking out Best Dressed!

Congratulations to Our Winners 🏆
🥇 1st Place – In Deep Ship
Captain: Tony Lum

🥈 Runner Up – Frosty Friends
Captain: Kelly Lowe

👗 Best Dressed – Crazy Quiz Asians
Captain: Peter Cheng

We are very grateful to our generous prize donors:
• David Wong
• Warren Young (James J Young) – Red Onions

Our sincere thanks also go to the hardworking NZCA Auckland sub-committee and volunteers who helped make the evening happen:

Sandra Young, Debbie Sew Hoy, Graham Young, Richard Leung, Cathrine Ming, Wendy Lau, Michelle Wai, Tony Wai, and Lynette Wong.

And finally, a big thank you to everyone who came along — for your enthusiasm, good humour, friendly rivalry, costumes, and help with the clean-up afterwards. It’s your support and participation that make this event such a great night for the community.

Until next year…
Yabba-dabba-doo!

We look forward to seeing you all again at the next NZCA Auckland Trivia Night!

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Rural Wellbeing Expo Promotion:

A free family-friendly community event supporting the health and wellbeing of New Zealand’s rural communities.

June 27th - 11am-3pm (two weeks after Fielddays - Recover with us)

PIA Events Centre - 55 Ward Street, Pukekohe 2120
Join us for a full day of:
✔ Free health checks
✔ Rural health advice and support
✔ Mental wellbeing resources
✔ Community organisations and service providers
✔ Cultural workshops and education sessions
✔ Food trucks and refreshments
✔ Free gifts and giveaways
✔ Fun activities for all ages

The Rural Wellbeing Expo has been created to bring together rural families, growers, farmers, workers, and communities in one welcoming space focused on connection, support, and healthier futures.

In partnership with trusted health providers and community organisations, attendees will also have access to practical and culturally relevant workshops delivered alongside Asian Family Services and other wellbeing partners.

Whether you work in horticulture, farming, agriculture, or simply want to support rural wellbeing in New Zealand — this event is for you.

🌿 Growing healthy communities together.

Learn more:
www.nzcgf.nz/rural-wellbeing-expo
www.nzcgf.nz/rural-wellbeing-expo-health-providers

15/05/2026

We're excited to let you all know that registrations for YLC 2026 are now open!

YLC (Youth Leadership Camp) is a biennial camp that is a highlight on the NZCA calendar, and we'd love to see strong representation from your branch this year.

Please find attached the YLC 2026 flyer with all the details, including dates and location. Please also visit our website for further details: https://nzcaylc.weebly.com/

To register, please use/share the following link:
https://forms.gle/FqGsyMS88vgegdo26

We encourage you to share this with your young people (year 11-13) and get registrations in early, as spaces are limited.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Ngā mihi,

YLC Registrations