Wellington Chinese Association

07/09/2026

Leadership Development Conference (LDC)

The Leadership Development Conference (LDC) is New Zealand Chinese Associstion’s flagship leadership programme for emerging leaders aged 18–35. The conference brings together young Chinese New Zealanders from across the country for an immersive leadership experience focused on personal growth, cultural identity, community engagement, and professional development. Participants engage with experienced leaders, industry professionals, and community role models through workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities. LDC aims to cultivate confident, culturally grounded leaders who can positively influence their communities and contribute to New Zealand's future. LDC is held biennially, being run since 2010.

LDC 2027 is running 7th February – 12th February and registrations are OPEN!

Visit https://ldcnzchinese.org/ for more information
Register Now! bit.ly/4cfukBB

NZCA Leadership Development Conference

03/09/2026

Still on the fence about Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) 2026? Check out their online info evening (via zoom) on 13th September at 7pm!

YLC is a biennial camp run by the New Zealand Chinese Association. YLC is a comprehensive leadership, cultural and team building experience for Chinese students across the community. Create unforgettable memories and make long-lasting friendships! We would love our year 11, 12 and 13 students to get involved and become the future leaders of our community.

Dates: 17th - 20th of December 2026
Venue: Camp Adair, 2487 Hunua Road, Hunua, RD 3 Papakura
Costs: $240
Age: Year 11 - Year 13

Website for further information: https://nzcaylc.weebly.com/
Registration form: https://forms.gle/

29/08/2026

06/08/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 New Zealand China Council Internship!

If you're passionate about New Zealand–China relations and looking to gain valuable professional experience, this is a fantastic opportunity. The paid, part-time internship offers hands-on experience working with the New Zealand China Council across research, communications, events, and stakeholder engagement.

Applications close 16 August 2026

Find out more and apply here: https://nzchinacouncil.org.nz/2026/07/applications-open-for-new-zealand-china-council-2026-internship/

Please share with anyone in your network who may be interested!

06/08/2026

Don’t forget to get your flu jab this winter!

02/08/2026

Paul Chin, New Zealand Chinese Association president weighs in:

Leaders of the country's Asian community have condemned Foreign Minister Winston Peters for telling a Chinese-born New Zealand MP to "go back to your own country" during a parliamentary debate.

31/07/2026

Ethnic and Faith Leaders to Political Leaders: STOP RACE BAITING NOW

Ethnic and Faith Leaders Network sent an advisory document to political leaders, seeking respectful and informed debates as we head into the election. The Network is committed to actively monitoring race-baiting by politicians and advising the voting population of the facts.

The New Zealand Chinese Association (NZCA) is a member of the Ethnic and Faith leaders (of which Wellington Chinese Association is a member).

Attached an infographic of the Ethnic and Faith Leaders Network document for our community to view, highlighting our collective, ethnic voice.

26/06/2026

Bolton Street Cemetery: Wellington Chinese Association Committee member Lynette Shum has been working with members of the community on translating the Chinese characters inscribed on 3 marble headstones at Bolton Cemetery. These transcriptions will now be added to their database.

Lynette supports Chinese New Zealand's cultural heritage through her work as an Oral History Advisor at the National Library. She often responds to a multitude of other requests in her own time, often working with other members of the community, including working on the history of the SS Ventnor sinking. The history of our historic Chinatown is a particular focus for Lynette.

More information on Bolton Street Cemetery:

Bolton Street Cemetery in central Wellington, New Zealand, is the city’s first burial ground, dating from 1840. It commemorates many early residents and some important historical figures from the 19th century. The Friends of Bolton Street Cemetery is a group of volunteers working closely with the ...

17/06/2026

Check out the NZ Opera’s The Marriage of Figaro! In one of the principal roles we have wonderful mezzo-soprano Cecilia Yufan Zhang, who grew up in China and NZ and is now furthering her career in London. Cecilia speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese and would be happy to speak for comment or an interview about the production, and being brought home by NZ Opera to perform as Cherubino.

The show is 17-21st June at St James – with live Simplified Chinese surtitles available on personal smartphone devices at all performances.

Tickets are on sale now!

Tonight's the night ✨we're just a few hours away from raising the curtain on The Marriage of Figaro in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, and we couldn't be more excited!

Come along a little early to hear our excellent Conductor James Judd and Assistant Director Eleanor Bishop giving a pre-show talk, sharing special insights into the production and rehearsal process. Join us from 6.30pm, upstairs in the first floor gallery of the St James Theatre.

We still have a handful of tickets available for each performance, so if you've been on the fence, now's the time to make your move...

Ka kite i reira – we'll see you at the show!

NZ Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
📅 17 & 19 June, 7.30pm
📅 21 June, 2:30pm
📍 St James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
Book now: https://loom.ly/uL65ne4

📸 Stephen A'Court

09/06/2026

Step into Wellington’s hidden Chinatown!!

Celebrate Chinese Language Week on Friday July 3rd, with Chinese footprints, led by Lynette Shum (Oral History Advisor, National Library of New Zealand) and historian Nigel Murphy.

This 2 to 2½ hour event starts at the Wellington Trades' Hall Building with a scene-setting introduction, then takes attendees on a tour exploring significant sites for Wellington's early Chinese community, including businesses, eateries, and Haining Street's 'Chinatown'.

Much of this has been erased and now largely invisible to passers-by. The tour will also draw on images, ephemera and oral history from the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library, and personal family history.

We conclude where we started, with an activity over a pot of Chinese tea and snacks.

There are only a few spaces left, register below!

EDIT: the event is now full, please email [email protected] to go on a waitlist

‘Chinese footprints’, led by Lynette Shum (Oral History Advisor, National Library of New Zealand) and historian Nigel Murphy, will take attendees on a walking tour exploring the rich history of the Chinese in Wellington.