Dave Bromwich
Dave joined NZCFS in 1991, and after a three year stint as Hawkes Bay Branch President he has served on National Executive since 2000, including 8 years as vice-president, and National President since 2014.
He has visited China in excess of 45 times, with a total of more than 8 years spent in China. His main activity has been in rural development consultancy, focusing on assisting with the development of cooperatives through a range of private and NZCFS projects. He is also a vice-chair of Gung Ho (International Committee for the Promotion of Chinese Industrial Cooperatives), working largely in the North-west of China. Inspiration comes from the earlier work of Rewi Alley. He has been contact person between NZCFS and Shandan Bailie School, where he has facilitated the placement of teachers since 2001, and where the NZCFS rural development projects were initially based.
He has visited China in excess of 45 times, with a total of more than 8 years spent in China. His main activity has been in rural development consultancy, focusing on assisting with the development of cooperatives through a range of private and NZCFS projects. He is also a vice-chair of Gung Ho (International Committee for the Promotion of Chinese Industrial Cooperatives), working largely in the North-west of China. Inspiration comes from the earlier work of Rewi Alley. He has been contact person between NZCFS and Shandan Bailie School, where he has facilitated the placement of teachers since 2001, and where the NZCFS rural development projects were initially based.
NZCFS South-east China Tour
Tours to comeEvery year the NZCFS arranges unique travel opportunities for people who want to have an authentic China experience. Our to...
NZCFS Leaders delegation
NZCFS leaders delegation to China, March 2019Beijing Youxie and Shanghai Youxie combined offer an opportunity for up to 5 NZCFS executiv...
South East Tour 2019
NZCFS Explore China – the South East itinerary is now finalised. A fantastic tour from Guangzhou to Shanghai, through Fujian, Jiangxi and Zh...
Geopolitical Issues
NZCFS is a non-political organisation. Our key objective is to promote understanding of China, and to encourage friendship and exchange betw...
President Bromwich looks beyond trade war to harmony
On 29 August Auckland Branch hosted a timely and lively panel discussion: US - China Trade War – Threat or Opportunity? at Auckland Unive...
NZCFS Explore China – The Southeast 2019 Tour
10 - 30 October 2019 (dates to be confirmed)Estimated all inclusive cost $8250This itinerary offers a range of experiences in a ...
Foreign Relations, Belt and Road Initiative
Notes from the Symposium on China Studies Beijing July 24-5 2018 - Dave BromwichUnilateralism and protectionism has no future: currently...
Understanding Chinese Culture: the challenge to the west
Speech presented at Symposium of Chinese Studies, Beijing July 25 2018 Dave BromwichIn the last four decades, the world has observed a m...
Mary and Vincent Gray
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Mary and Vincent Gray; yet joyful that they died within 15 days of each other, aged...
10th Eco Forum Global Annual Conference, Guiyang 2018
Dave Bromwich joined 2400 others, including international participants from 35 countries, in Guizhou province, July 6-9 for the 10th ann...
Winston Churchill NZCFS Fellowship
A report is on the NZCFS website here: The Loan of Cultural Materials between New Zealand and China: A dialogue with Chinese conservators...