Dunedin Newsletters

IN THIS NEWSLETTER…. A NZ PERSPECTIVE ON CHINA ---PHOTO TOUR REPORT THE CHINA-DUNEDIN CONNECTION – COUNCIL’S 10 YEAR PLAN -PUBLIC CONSULTATION NZCFS 60TH ANNIVERSARY - JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATION… CHINA PHOTO TOUR        Dunedin Branch members Jenny Christensen and Alan Bennington recently took part in the NZCFS Photographers Tour of China. ...A taster of Jenny's photos:  See more and read her report.                 Get a full copy of the May newsletter by  … [Read more...]

RECENTLY ….DUMPLING EVENING What an enjoyable evening.  FRUSTRATION at getting the fingers to create an artistic as well as edible dumpling. Admiring the FINESSE of the tutors who made it all look so easy.  The FILLING was a tasty salmon mince and herb recipe.  Most of all we enjoyed the FRIENDSHIP as we shared experiences and chat.  Our thanks to tutor Ivy, host Haixin and expert helpers Pan and Dongmei.        DUNEDIN’S CHINESE … [Read more...]

  XIN NIAN KUAI LE      HAPPY NEW YEAR              WERE YOU THERE?In Beijing, or Mexico, or Dunedin Chinese Gardens, or at a dinner with NZCFS friends.  It was a good one.            COMING UP   ..soon…FEBRUARY Dunedin Branch NZCFS  AGM A short business meeting – necessary and important as we value members’ input. Highlights of the past year, planning for the future. Key Question: what continuing or additional role can our branch … [Read more...]

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING Following our November viewing of the film THE LAST TRAIN we shared a meal and farewelled Yun Cheng.  There was sadness in both events (farewells are like that),  but also much joy and appreciation for what Yun has contributed to Mandarin classes this year.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.  … [Read more...]

NZ China Friendship Society Dunedin Branch September 2011 NEWSLETTER THIS MONTH: Guest Speaker: Dr.Haixin Jiang Senior Lecturer at University of Otago following a recent visit to Wenchuan Dr Jiang presents: “Rebuilding after the Earthquake”. TIME: Wednesday 14 September at 7 pm Place: Fernhill Church at 22 Stafford Street (opposite My Mate John's Furniture shop). The 5.12 Wenchuan earthquake buried counties and towns in Sichuan Province and killed about 80,000 people. While the pain … [Read more...]

 NZ China Friendship SocietyDunedin Branch - April 2011 NEWSLETTER  For your information: !! On Radio !! AGM Highlights of the year !!  Mandarin Classes !! National Conference !! China Tours !! Contacts and Links …………………………………………… HAVE YOU HEARD?? CHINGLISH  on Otago Access Radio (OAR Radio) , Listen live on www.oar.org.nz. A new radio show about Chinese and English … [Read more...]

First newsletter of the re-constituted Dunedin Branch : Dunedin Branch Newsletter - June 2010. … [Read more...]