Christchurch Newsletters

View Newsletter as PDF    Next Meeting: Annual General Meeting and Godwits Video, 23 February 2012The first meeting of the year always includes the branch’s Annual General Meeting. This is an opportunity to become more involved by joining the committee or taking on a key role. We are all committed to the NZCFS and together we can continue to work to achieve the aims of our organisation which are:To promote friendship, understanding and goodwill between the peoples of China and … [Read more...]

          Next Meeting: Annual General Meeting and Godwits Video The first meeting of the year always includes the branch’s Annual General Meeting. This is an opportunity to become more involved by joining the committee or taking on a key role. We are all committed to the NZCFS and together we can continue to work to achieve the aims of our organisation which are:To promote friendship, understanding and goodwill between the peoples of China and New Zealand by encouraging … [Read more...]

 November Newsletter PDF Next Meeting  Friday 2 December, 7pm Chinese Language Prize-Giving CeremonyTe Puna Wanaka (Coventry Street, off Barbadoes Street) Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology The NZCFS commitment to encouraging the study of Chinese language is expressed by our branch in our annual prize-giving ceremony for the best students of Chinese in the primary, secondary, tertiary and community schools offering Chinese in Canterbury. It’s always a joyous evening, … [Read more...]

September Newsletter PDF Monthly Meetings PLEASE NOTE: there is no September meeting  October Meeting Speaker: John Gould Rainwater Harvesting and Sustainable Rural Development in Gansu Province (details to come).  Branch NewsIMPORTANT NOTICE: there will be no meeting in September, as we are having the National Day banquet on 2 October – see banquet details in this newsletter. We are updating and checking the accuracy of our membership database at the moment, so you … [Read more...]

View Christchurch Branch Newsletter PDF Monthly Meeting – 28 July 2011 Speaker: Lucy McCarthy My Adventure in Gansu Our July meeting speaker will be Lucy McCarthy. Christchurch has a sister city relationship with Gansu Province. Lucy says "In 2010 I was lucky enough to be chosen to represent Christchurch on a three month international program held by the Gansu Provincial Government. During that time we learnt about Chinese language and culture, and were also able to travel around … [Read more...]

View Christchurch Branch June Newsletter PDF    Speaker: Luba Roth My Life’s Journey Through cross-cultural experiences, her life has been like a Persian tapestry, full of vibrant colours and bold patterns. Born in mountainous Xinjiang; lived Born in mountainous Xinjiang; lived in the glamorous city of Shanghai; refugee in Hong Kong; eight years in Paris; married to a Bavarian in Sydney; since 1970s settled in the Garden City of Christchurch with family. Luba will tell us about … [Read more...]

Next Meeting - Sunday 25th July 2.00pmRewi Alley Education and Cultural Centre, 32 Matipo Street You can view a PDF of the Christchurch Branch Newsletter - July 2010. … [Read more...]

Next Meeting: Thursday 24th June 7.30pmRewi Alley Education and Cultural Centre, 32 Matipo StreetGold coin donation (suggest $2). Bring-&-buy table!CHRISTCHURCH BOYS TO SHANGHAI! NZCFS is keen for young people to visit China, and here is a unique opportunity that deserves our support. Working as a brilliant team, seven boys from Christchurch Boys’ High School will attend the International Youth Science and Technology Expo in Shanghai next month to present their project on … [Read more...]

Next Meeting - Thursday 27th May 7.30pmRewi Alley Education and Cultural Centre, 32 Matipo StreetGold coin donation (suggest $2). Bring-&-buy table! You can view a PDF of the Christchurch Branch Newsletter - May 2010. … [Read more...]

Next Meeting - Thursday 29th April 7.30pmRewi Alley Education and Cultural Centre, 32 Matipo StreetGold coin donation (suggest $2). Bring-&-buy table! You can view a PDF of the Christchurch Branch Newsletter - April 2010. … [Read more...]

Next Meeting - Thursday 25th March at 7.30 pm.Rewi Alley Education and Cultural Centre, 32 Matipo StreetGold coin donation (suggest $2). Bring & Buy table!Speaker - JASON BLAZEYChinese Artefacts, Antiques, CollectablesJason Blazey grew up in Rangiora and as a child grew up being told stories and the history of China by Courtney Archer, who taught at Shandan with Rewi Alley. Years later the interest in China was rekindled and Jason started to collect artefacts from China. … [Read more...]

Chinese New Year greetings to you all for the year of the TIGER andwe hope you had a good Christmas and Holidays!Meeting - Thursday 25th February 7.30pmRewi Alley Education and Cultural Centre, 32 Matipo StreetGold coin donation (suggest $2). Bring & Buy table!AGMPresident’s report, financial report, election of officers and committee, followed by general business.The AGM will be followed by our speaker for the eveningSpeaker - URSULA HELEMShe will talk … [Read more...]