{"id":39010,"date":"2023-12-19T12:38:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T23:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/?p=39010"},"modified":"2024-04-24T19:43:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T07:43:42","slug":"conference-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/conference-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"17-19 May 2024 \u2013 NZCFS National Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-Trafalgar-St.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39011 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-Trafalgar-St.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"653\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-Trafalgar-St.jpg 653w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-Trafalgar-St-350x196.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-Trafalgar-St-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-Trafalgar-St-640x359.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>The New Zealand China Friendship Society\u2019s 2024 National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to take place in the beautiful and sunny city of Nelson from 17<sup>th<\/sup> to 19th May, 2024.<\/p>\n<h2>Recent Updates:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-posts su-posts-teaser-loop \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-39210\" class=\"su-post \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"su-post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/national-conference-fostering-friendship-and-connecting-communities-in-challenging-times\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Christmas-Party-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Celebrating Christmas with the Nelson Chinese community\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Christmas-Party-scaled.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Christmas-Party-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Christmas-Party-296x395.jpg 296w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Christmas-Party-173x230.jpg 173w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Christmas-Party-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Christmas-Party-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Christmas-Party-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Christmas-Party-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Christmas-Party-681x908.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/national-conference-fostering-friendship-and-connecting-communities-in-challenging-times\/\">National conference: Fostering Friendship and Connecting Communities in Challenging Times<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-39208\" class=\"su-post \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"su-post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/sister-cities-and-beyond-exploring-the-benefits-and-opportunities-at-conference\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1324\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Students from Nelson and Yangjiang developed friendship on the return exchange\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-scaled.jpg 1324w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-590x395.jpg 590w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-230x154.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-2048x1371.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-627x420.jpg 627w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-537x360.jpg 537w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-640x428.jpg 640w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Yangjiang-Exchange-Marahau-681x456.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1324px) 100vw, 1324px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/sister-cities-and-beyond-exploring-the-benefits-and-opportunities-at-conference\/\">Sister Cities and Beyond: Exploring the Benefits and Opportunities at Conference<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-39201\" class=\"su-post \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"su-post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/keynote-address-bridging-cultures-connecting-young-minds-in-a-post-covid-world\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Peggy-Burrows-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Peggy-Burrows-1.jpeg 759w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Peggy-Burrows-1-277x350.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Peggy-Burrows-1-313x395.jpeg 313w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Peggy-Burrows-1-182x230.jpeg 182w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Peggy-Burrows-1-333x420.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Peggy-Burrows-1-640x808.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Peggy-Burrows-1-681x860.jpeg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/keynote-address-bridging-cultures-connecting-young-minds-in-a-post-covid-world\/\">National Conference Keynote Address: Bridging Cultures and Connecting Young Minds in a Post-COVID World<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-39178\" class=\"su-post \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"su-post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/come-and-explore-nelson\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"519\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Huangshi-Gardens.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Beautiful Huangshi gardens\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Huangshi-Gardens.jpg 519w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Huangshi-Gardens-350x262.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Huangshi-Gardens-230x172.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Huangshi-Gardens-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Huangshi-Gardens-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Huangshi-Gardens-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Huangshi-Gardens-238x178.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/come-and-explore-nelson\/\">Come and Explore Nelson<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-39060 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-468x395.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"468\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-468x395.jpg 468w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-350x295.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-230x194.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-498x420.jpg 498w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#theme\">Theme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#programme\">Latest Programme (20\/03\/2024)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#register\">Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#accom\">Accommodation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#attractions\">Attractions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"theme\">Theme<\/h2>\n<blockquote style=\"border: none; background: #dd2121; padding: 20px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Harbour.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39040\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Harbour.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Harbour.jpg 508w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Harbour-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Harbour-230x173.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Harbour-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Harbour-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Harbour-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Harbour-238x178.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>The chosen theme, \u201cReaching Out,\u201d focusses on finding ways to connect with people of Chinese descent in local communities, and reflects a significant and meaningful initiative by Nelson branch. It underscores the importance of fostering connections and understanding with Chinese communities in New Zealand, as well as with China.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Huangshi-Gardens.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39041 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Huangshi-Gardens.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Huangshi-Gardens.jpg 519w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Huangshi-Gardens-350x262.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Huangshi-Gardens-230x172.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Huangshi-Gardens-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Huangshi-Gardens-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Huangshi-Gardens-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Huangshi-Gardens-238x178.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a>Nelson provides an ideal setting for this event, offering not only its picturesque beauty and sunny climate but also opportunities to explore the region\u2019s great wines and craft beer. The chance to visit the Saturday market and delve into Nelson\u2019s history, particularly its association with Appo Hocton as the first Chinese person to become a naturalised New Zealander, adds a fascinating dimension to the conference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Centre-of-NZ.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-39039\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Centre-of-NZ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Centre-of-NZ.jpg 271w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Centre-of-NZ-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/a>The conference will present a valuable occasion to catch up with old friends and make new connections with individuals who share a passion for China. The opportunity to discuss and strategize the future of the NZCFS at these national events is crucial for the organisation\u2019s continual reinvigoration, fostering unity, and charting a rewarding path forward.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"programme\">Conference Programme:<\/h2>\n<p>Last updated: 20\/03\/2024<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid whitesmoke; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<h3>Friday 17th<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2:00-4:00 p.m. National Executive meeting.<\/li>\n<li>4:00-6:00 p.m. Registration and Mayoral welcome, drinks, nibbles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Saturday 18th<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>8:00 Opportunity to visit Nelson Market<\/li>\n<li>9:30 Pick up at the Nelson Market<\/li>\n<li>10:00 Huangshi Chinese garden followed by central Nelson walking tour with an option of visiting the car museum.<\/li>\n<li>1:00 Gather<\/li>\n<li>1:15 Mihi whakatau<\/li>\n<li>1:45 Mayoral welcome<\/li>\n<li>1:50 Speeches by dignitaries<\/li>\n<li>2:10 Waiata<\/li>\n<li>2:15 Afternoon tea, raffles<\/li>\n<li>2:40 Beijing People\u2019s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries<\/li>\n<li>3:00 Reaching Out: Panel discussions and presentations\n<ol>\n<li>Sister-city Relationships<\/li>\n<li>Youth Initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Local Chinese Community<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>6.45 Wine tasting with noted Nelson wine writer and critic Neil Hodgson at Eastern Cuisine Restaurant<\/li>\n<li>7:30 Banquet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Sunday 19th<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>9:00-12:00 AGM and morning tea.<\/li>\n<li>2:00-3:30 National Exec meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"register\">Registration<\/h2>\n<p>The conference <strong>Early Bird Fee<\/strong> (register before 30 April 2024) has been set at $135 per person and the banquet and wine tasting $55. Registration after 30 April is $150.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"am_read_more \" style=\"width: auto!important; margin-left: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/conference-signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"accom\">Conference Accommodation<\/h2>\n<p>Accommodation is available at the Tides Hotel venue and Delorenzo motels in the central city at 5% discounted rates if required. Quote the code \u201812345\u2019 when booking directly through the websites below. Nelson accommodation can fill up quickly so we recommend booking early.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tides Hotel Bar &amp; Eatery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tideshotel.co.nz\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-39031 aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0; width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tides-740x326.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tides-740x326.jpg 740w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tides-350x154.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tides-230x101.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tides-953x420.jpg 953w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tides-640x282.jpg 640w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tides-681x300.jpg 681w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tides.jpg 1007w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d47977.31663955947!2d173.27396463167722!3d-41.27442999546023!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6d3bed0deb32d3d3%3A0xf3762b18faced709!2sTides%20Hotel%20Bar%20%26%20Eatery!5e0!3m2!1sen!2snz!4v1704147497143!5m2!1sen!2snz\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"am_read_more style=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tideshotel.co.nz\/\">Tides Hotel Bar &amp; Eatery<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Delorenzo&#8217;s Studio Apartments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delorenzos.co.nz\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-39029 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sshot-740x352.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sshot-740x352.jpg 740w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sshot-350x166.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sshot-230x109.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sshot-883x420.jpg 883w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sshot-640x304.jpg 640w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sshot-681x324.jpg 681w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sshot.jpg 1001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0; width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d11995.480027360863!2d173.2843188!3d-41.2681662!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6d3bed0da10b5bbf%3A0xed546ebd01dbe779!2sDelorenzo's%20Studio%20Apartments!5e0!3m2!1sen!2snz!4v1704147576720!5m2!1sen!2snz\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"am_read_more style=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delorenzos.co.nz\/\">Delorenzo&#8217;s Studio Apartments<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"attractions\">Attractions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Spend time in beautiful, sunny Nelson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may wish to take advantage of this opportunity to spend some time exploring the beautiful Nelson region.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vineyard.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-39038 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vineyard-527x395.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"527\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vineyard-527x395.jpg 527w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vineyard-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vineyard-230x173.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vineyard-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vineyard-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vineyard-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vineyard-238x178.jpg 238w, https:\/\/nzchinasociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vineyard.jpg 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some of the most popular local attractions that we recommend are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nelson Saturday market 8am &#8211; 1pm (you can choose this as one of the conrerence Saturday morning activities)<\/li>\n<li>Cruising or walking in the Abel Tasman National Park<\/li>\n<li>Great beaches at Kaiteriteri, Rabbit Island and Tahunanui<\/li>\n<li>A visit to the fascinating and beautiful seaside village of Mapua<\/li>\n<li>Do the wine trail or wine tasting at one of our excellent vineyards such as Mahana Estate, Seifrieds, Kahurangi, Brightwater Vineyards, Neudorf and many more<\/li>\n<li>Golden Bay including salmon fishing, Pupu Springs and Wharariki beach<\/li>\n<li>A game of golf \u2013 there are several delightful 18 and 9 hole golf courses nearby<\/li>\n<li>Biking in the various mountain bike parks nearby and in Nelson. The popular Silvan Forest off the top of Champion Road is only 2 km away. The Great Taste Trail is a very popular biking trail just a short ride away<\/li>\n<li>Art and history at Suter Art Gallery, Nelson Provincial Museum, Founders Park historical village, Broadgreen House<\/li>\n<li>Beautiful gardens at Washbourne Gardens (Richmond \u2013 just nearby), Gardens of the World (Brightwater), Miyazu Gardens and Queens gardens including the Chinese Huangshi Garden (Nelson) and Isel Park (Stoke)<\/li>\n<li>Pic\u2019s Peanut Butter World, Saxton Road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For more ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newzealand.com\/int\/feature\/top-experiences-in-nelson-tasman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 10 things to do in Nelson Tasman &#8211; 100% Pure New Zealand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel2next.com\/things-to-do-in-nelson-new-zealand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25 Things to do in Nelson &#8211; Travel2Next.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Zealand China Friendship Society\u2019s 2024 National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to take place in the beautiful and sunny city of Nelson from 17th to 19th May, 2024. 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