We are the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Chinese Association,
the oldest Chinese Association in Christchurch.
Canterbury NZCA is a non-profit community association founded by members who have migrated to New Zealand from China. Many members now have grandparents who were members.
The Association helps us to maintain our culture and introduce others to our culture. We also help to create a support network for all.
We have our own association hall located in central Christchurch. This venue is used to organise many events.
Each year we hold many celebrations for members: Chinese New Year, Jung Festival, and Moon Cake Festival, along with an end of year Christmas event.
The Association hall is used for entertainment and lunch for these celebrations - provided by the volunteers for our members.
Another big annual event is the Easter Cultural and Sports Tournament. Each year members from around New Zealand gather together for a sports competition along with social and cultural activities.
We also run many other events for the members of the association. We are the only Canterbury Chinese association that runs Cantonese Chinese Language lessons.
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Recent news:
16 March 2024
Applications are now open for this year's NZCA Academic Awards.
- NZCA National Certificate of Education Achievement Awards NCEA Level 1
- NZCA National Certificate of Education Achievement Awards NCEA Level 2
- NZCA National Certificate of Education Achievement Awards NCEA Level 3
- NZCA National Certificate of Education Achievement Awards NCEA Level 3 Chinese Award
- NZCA Tertiary Scholarship Awards
Applications close on 30th of April 2024.
14 March 2024
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FRIENDLY REMINDER - 2024 NZCA CANTERBURY MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE DUE
Annual Membership subscriptions are now due in order to remain a current NZCA Canterbury member for 2024! (1st January - 31st December)
Individual membership fee is $15.00 for members over 16 years. (An additional one off entry fee of $5.00 applies to new membership only).1. Submit by emailing your "Membership Application Form" renewal to: nzcacanterbury@nzchinese.org.nz
2. Post by mailing to: The Secretary, NZCA Canterbury, 22 St Asaph Street, Christchurch 8011.Please make payments through internet banking to account 03-0802-0003908-03
Listing in reference fields: Full name, Renew/New Membership, Contact phone number.
Thank you to members who have renewed their 2024 membership and for your generous donations.
NZCA CANTERBURY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES RESUMES IN 2024
Regular weekly activities will resume on the following dates as noted.For further information please contact Activity Group Leaders for further information, or email: nzcacanterbury@nzchinese.org.nz(Activities held at the NZCA Canterbury Association Hall (22 St Asaph Street) unless specified)Beijing Health Promoting Exercise Group - Saturday 21st January from 10.30-11.30am. Gold coin donation.
Contact Jane Gin (ph 021 175 5866)
Chinese Language Classes – Cantonese, Mandarin: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced lessons - TERM 1: Sunday 12th February - Sunday 2nd April. From 9.30-11am. Cost $30 - per student each term. Contact Fran Yee (ph 021 138 3663 or fran.yee@yahoo.com)
Karaoke Sing-A-Long – Sing along to your favourite songs!- “Have fun - Be Entertained - Socialise - Sing-a-long” February TBC: from 2:00-5.00pm. Cost $5.00. Contact Jane Gin (ph 021 175 5866)
Lifestyle Walking Group - Friday morning social walking group. Starts at 10am, followed with a social lunch. Contact Tim Ng (ph 339 0188, ng.tim@xtra.co.nz) or Marisa Yeung (ph 021 112 6265, hopyick@xtra.co.nz)
Line Dancing – Saturday 21st January. From 8.45am - 10.20am. Cost $4.00. Contact Rhonda Ding (ph: 021 259 0745)
New Vogue and Ballroom Dance Lessons –Sunday 22nd January from 7-8pm.Contact Emmie King (ph 021 211 7441, graem88@xtra.co.nz)
NZCA Canterbury Multi-Sports Training – TERM 1: Sunday 12th February - Sunday 2nd April.Cost $2.50.
Contact Emmie King (ph 021 211 7441, graem88@xtra.co.nz).
NZCA Future Dragonz Canterbury - (Associated Social Youth Group of NZCA).Young adult group suited for ages between 20-35 years. Explore new experiences by networking with other like minded young adults. Contactnzcacanterbury@nzchinese.org.nz or Visit: www.futuredragonz.org.nz)
Qiao Yi Lion Dance Team Christchurch - Saturday training from 3:30 – 4:30pm.Contact George Chan (ph 021 188 6096, gwchan71@yahoo.nz)
Tai Chi Class – Sunday 22nd January from 9-10.00am. Contact Marisa Yeung (021 1126265, hopyick@xtra.co.nz)We warmly welcome everyone to our activities and look forward to meeting up.
NZCA Canterbury Committee
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In recognition of his outstanding contribution in both his work and community services, a Street was named in honour to the late Professor Kuan Meng Goh in the Lincoln area.
The New Zealand Chinese Association is a national organisation with over 80 years of uninterrupted history, comprising of 14 branches throughout New Zealand.
It represents the interests of both long-established and new Chinese migrant groups.
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