It represents the interests of both long-established and new Chinese migrant groups.

It caters to the social, sporting and cultural needs of the Chinese community in New Zealand by organising annual events such as:

• Easter Sports Tournament & Cultural Concert
• Leadership and development Conference
• Winter Camp travel to China

And regular events such as:

• Banana (NZ Chinese Identity) Conferences

As well as  on-going historical research on:

• The Poll Tax
• Laws & Policies relating the Chinese in New Zealand

The Association encourages cultural maintenance and academic achievement by offering financial support or prizes  for:

• Chinese Language Schools
• Classes in Chinese dance
• Lion and Dragon dance training
• Academic excellence  (rules)

The Associations is an active participant in the national conversations on:

• Diversity
• Multiculturalism and biculturalism
• Migrant issues
• Treaty of Waitangi
  

Recently the Association has been engaged in major fundraising in support of:

• International disaster relief
• NZ Olympic team to Beijing

The Association is currently studying:

• Positive aging
• Women issues

STEVEN YOUNG

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