Dunedin News and Events

60TH ANNIVERSAY    NZCFS CELEBRATES Committee members Colin and Vivienne are attending the National Conference and 60th anniversary celebrations in Auckland May 19-20. One of the official guests there is Liu Guozhong, Assistant Principal at Shandan Bailie School. He is joining us in Dunedin as our official guest at Dunedin’s  NZCFS 60th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday 5 June. Nanking Palace Restaurant, South Dunedin. 6.30pm Please join us. Let us know your availability. Email … [Read more...]

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FRIDAY MARCH 16       Join us for a hands on learning experience. Expert Tutor Ivy Deng, assisted by visiting scholar Dongmei, will teach us how to make CHINESE DUMPLINGS Friday 16 March  6.00 pm Venue:  Home of Haixin Jiang, 265 Pine Hill Rd Up the hill toward Dunedin Nth motorway; look for the sign turning right to Pine Hill.  Ph 4737288                          Cost: $10 Please confirm your interest to the secretary by March 12.Tickets are limited so … [Read more...]

In February the Dunedin Branch of NZCFS  held its AGM. It was a short business meeting. Officers elected: President – Steven SpelmanSecretary: Colin ChildTreasurer: Viv ChildOur work over the past year was highlighted in the President’s Report. … “our first full year has seen us grow from a mere handful (7) of local people, to a membership of 16 (9 yet to renew) with a total of 56 on our database  mailing list….Mandarin classes... Radio Show- 21 programmes…talks…film … [Read more...]

COMING UP: SATURDAY 17 DEC  3.00PM CHINA TOUR INSIGHTS   NZCFS ‘Prominent Persons Tour’ 27 Oct – 5 Nov 2011.Colin and Viv Child were nominated to represent Dunedin Branch of NZCFS on this tour.   Colin and Viv have designed their presentation around five main themes and will be inviting your thoughts and contributions also in an interactive presentation about their tour. First Impressions Official Lines  The People The Projects The possibilities in relationship. Come … [Read more...]

The Branch is very excited to host a "Talk in China" by Michael Stedman.Michael Stedman ( M.D. of Natural History New Zealand Documentaries Film Company), will talk on how his company operates in China. How was NHNZ able to gain access to the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake when no other foreign film crew was allowed entry?The talk will be held in Otago University Burns 3 Building (52 Albany St) 7pm on Wednesday 27th October 2010... View details of the Michael Stedman Talk in the … [Read more...]