Christchurch China Sister Cities Committee

Christchurch China Sister Cities Committee The Christchurch- Gansu province relationship was founded in 1984 as a result of an agreement between Rewi Alley and the Christchurch City Council.

The Christchurch China Sister Cities Committee (CCSCC) is a not-for-profit network of Christchurch community members who work towards building and strengthening our city's relationships with our sister cities in Gansu province and Wuhan, China. Rewi Alley was born in Canterbury and devoted sixty years of his life working in China for the betterment of the people. By the time of his death in 1987, he was one of the five most revered westerners in China. CCSCC works to honour his memory. Our sister city relationship with Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, began in 2006 when a friendship agreement between the Mayors of Christchurch and Wuhan was signed. The objectives and activities of the committee include the following:

- To develop educational opportunities between the two nations which benefit both students and teachers. Christchurch regularly sends a teacher to Gansu to teach English. Students from Wuhan have started attending the University of Canterbury.

- To develop arts and cultural exchanges. We occasionally host Chinese artists or cultural groups that visit our city.

- To support and assist where necessary opportunities for Christchurch commercial interests to develop trade with China.

- To foster tourism opportunities to and from China. CCSCC regularly hosts Chinese visitors and a number of the committee have travelled to China to strengthen ongoing relationships.

-To foster activities which acknowledge the legacy of Rewi Alley's work.

Getting prepared for the race
19/07/2026

Getting prepared for the race

Well Done to all involved, including the team from Canterbury University
19/07/2026

Well Done to all involved, including the team from Canterbury University

Feeling a little heavier with all the feasting?Then why not visit Halswell Quarry Park and the Chinese Garden.As a famil...
28/12/2025

Feeling a little heavier with all the feasting?

Then why not visit Halswell Quarry Park and the Chinese Garden.

As a family activity walk to the top of the hill, and once at the top enjoy the view of the Canterbury Plains.

Coming down from the hill is easier than going up the hill; trust us, we have completed a lot of planting days on the hill.

Share with us your photos from the top of the hill.

07/12/2025
It was our pleasure to attend the First “China Through My Eyes” Short Video Competition! 🎬✨ Hosted by Madam He Ying Cons...
07/12/2025

It was our pleasure to attend the First “China Through My Eyes” Short Video Competition! 🎬✨ Hosted by Madam He Ying Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General based in Christchurch.

What an unforgettable afternoon! From the mesmerising lion dances and face-changing performances to inspiring speeches, creative videos, and massive smiles — our young Kiwi creators truly stole the show with their talent, curiosity, and endless imagination. 🌟

A huge thank you to all the students, whānau, guests, and partners who made this event so special and full of life. Your creativity has built a beautiful cultural bridge between China and Aotearoa, one story at a time.

Take the time to swipe through to relive the magic—the performances, the awards, the laughter, and those heartfelt moments that left us all buzzing. ❤️📸

Also, Madam, He announced this short firm event would be organised for next year.

A great opportunity for all people to showcase their talents 😉

The Christchurch China Sister Cities Committee has supported the Wuhan Jockey Club with being their promoters at Riccart...
02/12/2025

The Christchurch China Sister Cities Committee has supported the Wuhan Jockey Club with being their promoters at Riccarton Race Park. The relationship has been on-going since 2006. During Cup Week there is a race sponsored by the Wuhan Jockey Club

The Christchurch China Sister Cities Committee was proud to support the Rewi Alley Foundation of New Zealand in their la...
01/12/2025

The Christchurch China Sister Cities Committee was proud to support the Rewi Alley Foundation of New Zealand in their latest educational initiative, the Rewi Alley Treasure Hunt .

The Rewi Alley Treasure Hunt is very different from the Rewi Alley Trail The Rewi Alley Treasure Hunt is designed for sc...
29/11/2025

The Rewi Alley Treasure Hunt is very different from the Rewi Alley Trail

The Rewi Alley Treasure Hunt is designed for school learners between 7 and 14 years of age and is a fun and interactive way to learn about Rewi Alley and his connection to Christchurch and Canterbury.

It is under the umbrella of the Children's University and can be accessed via that portal.

Collaborative partners will be adding additional educational activities to keep the Rewi Alley Foundation of New Zealand Children's University portal active and engaging.

In time it is hoped that this will become a great resource for learners of all ages.

https://rewialleytrail.org/treasure-hunt/

If you are interested to know what the Rewi Alley Trail is, here is a brief description It is free trail to walk at your...
29/11/2025

If you are interested to know what the Rewi Alley Trail is, here is a brief description

It is free trail to walk at your leisure around the Christchurch CBD landmarks that are connected to Rewi Alley

You complete it at leisure.

You can hook into various parts of the trail depending on where you are staying, parking or getting off a bus.

https://rewialleytrail.org/cbd-walking-trail/


It is great to have the trustees of the Rewi Alley Foundation of New Zealand be the lead host of the launch of the Rewi ...
29/11/2025

It is great to have the trustees of the Rewi Alley Foundation of New Zealand be the lead host of the launch of the Rewi Alley Trail and Treasure Hunt.

The education-focused collaboration between all parties will lead to a pathway for all.

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