NZ CHINESE LANGUAGE WEEK EVENTS
Register your event for NZCLW 2019 using the link below.
If you would like to get involved but are not sure how email
and we can help you with ideas for events that you or your organisation can run.
Mandarin Storytime at New Lynn
Ongoing | Every Friday
New Lynn War Memorial Library
Glenorchy Discovery - Dart River Adventures
Ongoing
Glenorchy
Ongoing
Glenorchy, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand
Explore Glenorchy in half a day on this Chinese language guided tour, taking you through Mt Aspiring National Park on jetboat, foot and bus. This is your chance to see glaciers and snow-capped mountains on a thrilling jetboat ride through the braided Dart River followed by other iconic NZ adventures
Agrodome Farm Show
Ongoing
Rotorua
Ongoing
Rotorua, Rotorua, New Zealand
Get ready for a fun-packed hour of entertainment and education… the legendary Agrodome Farm Show! Translated in Mandarin, watch a live sheep shearing demonstration, a fun sheep auction and our remarkable farm dogs! Jump on stage for the opportunity to feed lambs or even hand-milk a cow.
Dark Sky Project
Ongoing
Tekapo
Ongoing
Tekapo, Tekapo 7999, New Zealand
Enjoy a guided astronomy and stargazing experience with Mandarin language tours available at all four locations – the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory, the Church of the Good Shepherd, Cowan’s Private Observatory and the Dark Sky Project Base.
China-New Zealand Year of Tourism
1 Jan - 31 Dec 2019
New Zealand
1 Jan - 31 Dec 2019
New Zealand, New Zealand
The 2019 China-New Zealand Year of Tourism initiative was announced during an official visit from Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in March 2017. The year is sponsored by both the New Zealand and Chinese governments and involves a range of events and initiatives in both countries.
Photography Competition - Award Ceremony
Sat, Sep 28
Wellington
Dance & Music Performance
Sat, Sep 28
Massey University, Wellington
Sep 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Massey University, Wellington
Cleverly designed choreography that combines contemporary and traditional dance and music, while showcasing the Chinese culture and language. Enjoy the show!
Brought to you by Wellington Chinese Language School and Wellington City Libraries.
Meet your future leaders!
Sat, Sep 28
Hamilton Girls' High School
Sep 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:40 PM
Hamilton Girls' High School, Ward St, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
Meet your future leaders! Hamilton City Mayor and Councillors elections 2019. Come along to hear from candidates about their vision for Hamilton and how they plan to manage our city's growth. Find out how much they care about what they can do for the Chinese community.
Introduction to Mah-jong
Sat, Sep 28
Shirley Library
Chinese Costume Dress-Ups
Sat, Sep 28
Massey University, Wellington
Sep 28, 2019, 12:00 PM – Oct 16, 2019, 1:30 PM
Massey University, Wellington
A chance to dress up in Chinese costumes and take a family photo! And you may also have the chance to take a photo with the performers.
By the China Cultural Centre in New Zealand, New Zealand Chinese Culture & Arts Association and Wellington City Libraries.
Children Lion Dance Workshop 2019
Sat, Sep 28
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Commun
Sep 28, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Commun, 13 Bishopdale Ct, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Make your own box lion head and learn to dance like a lion! Free event with all material provided.
Limited to 20 places so booking is essential. For children age 6-10. Lion Dance demonstration and more.
Free Dumpling Workshop at New Flavour
Sat, Sep 28
Auckland
Sep 28, 2019, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Auckland, 537 Dominion Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland 1041, New Zealand
In celebration of NZ Chinese Language Week 2019, New Flavour is hosting a FREE dumpling workshop on Saturday, 28 September to teach hungry Aucklanders (kids and tourists welcome!) how to make delicious, authentic dumplings at their restaurant on 537 Donimini Rd Auckland.
Traditional Chinese Music & Dance
Sat, Sep 28
Massey University, Wellington
Sep 28, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Massey University, Wellington
Experience a snapshot of Chinese culture and history through artistically presented dance, music, songs, martial arts, and calligraphy performances. A beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary elements, and a fuse of western and eastern culture. A wonderful show all will enjoy!
Chinese Taster Class
Sat, Sep 28
Shirley Library
Free Dumpling Workshop at New Flavour
Sat, Sep 28
Auckland
Sep 28, 2019, 1:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Auckland, 537 Dominion Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland 1041, New Zealand
In celebration of NZ Chinese Language Week 2019, New Flavour is hosting a FREE dumpling workshop on Saturday, 28 September to teach hungry Aucklanders (kids and tourists welcome!) how to make delicious, authentic dumplings at their restaurant on 537 Donimini Rd Auckland.
Mandarin computer class
Fri, Sep 27
Onehunga Library
Sep 27, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Onehunga Library, 85 Church St, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, New Zealand
电脑入门课程, 普通话教学, 学习使用鼠标,键盘, 使用电子邮件, 浏览互联网, 学习使用图书馆的中文资源和中文服务, 等等. Come along to Onehunga Library and learn basic computer skills and how to use our digital resources.
Every Friday morning at Onehunga Library the sessions are held in Mandarin.
NZCLW Dumpling Day
Thu, Sep 26
Queenie's Dumplings Glenorchy
Sep 26, 2019, 8:00 PM
Queenie's Dumplings Glenorchy, 19 Mull St, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand
Queenie's Dumplings Glenorchy is celebrating NZCLW Dumpling Day! Queenie's pride themselves on having a range of healthy food using New Zealand meats and vegetables with many of the products made fresh each day on premise.
NZCLW Dumpling Day
Thu, Sep 26
Queenie's Dumplings Arrowtown
Sep 26, 2019, 7:00 PM
Queenie's Dumplings Arrowtown, 46-50 Buckingham St, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand
Queenie's Dumplings Arrowtown is celebrating NZCLW Dumpling Day! Queenie's pride themselves on having a range of healthy food using New Zealand meats and vegetables with many of the products made fresh each day on premise.
NZCLW Dumpling Day
Thu, Sep 26
Queenies Dumplings Queenstown
Sep 26, 2019, 7:00 PM
Queenies Dumplings Queenstown, 35 Camp St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Queenie's Dumplings Queenstown in celebrating NZCLW Dumpling Day! Queenie's pride themselves on having a range of healthy food using New Zealand meats and vegetables with many of the products made fresh each day on premise.
Chinese Culture Night
Thu, Sep 26
Tauranga City Library
Sep 26, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Tauranga City Library, 91 Willow St, Tauranga, 3110, New Zealand
In celebration of Chinese Language Week, come along to our Chinese Culture Night, where you can learn about Chinese culture and language, have a go at writing Chinese calligraphy and indulge your senses in the art of Chinese tea making.
NZCLW at Wellington Cable Car
Thu, Sep 26
Wellington Cable Car
Sep 26, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Wellington Cable Car, 280 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Start your journey with a smooth ride on the Cable Car and watch Chinese themed light shows as you travel through the time-travelling tunnels. Mr Zhang will demonstrate the traditional Chinese way of making delicious, authentic dumplings. You will make and taste your own hand-made dumplings!
Chinese Language and Culture Appreciation Workshop
Thu, Sep 26
Linwood Library
Sep 26, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Linwood Library, First Floor, Eastgate Mall, Buckleys Rd, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
Learn basic Chinese phrases and numbers, familiarise yourself with China's cities and types of cuisines, play mah-jong, practise calligraphy, and even listen to some traditional Chinese music.
Monday 23 September, Wednesday 25 September and Thursday 26 September, 3.30-5.00pm
Chinese Knot Tying Workshop
Thu, Sep 26
Te Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National Library
Sep 26, 2019, 12:10 PM – 1:00 PM
Te Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National Library
Wai Ching Chan will lead participants so that they can learn Chinese knotting techniques. She will develop discussions with explore the knots as symbols for connection and we will be invited to consider what this means for tauiwi co-existing with multi-cultural communities.
He Pī Karere
Thu, Sep 26
Rotorua Library
Sep 26, 2019, 10:30 AM
Rotorua Library, 1127 Haupapa St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
This is an event for under 5's where they focus on storytime, songs, craft and instruments. We will have a visitor from our local Chinese Community Group helping the children with very simple words/phrases. The crafts for these sessions will have a Chinese theme eg making/colouring simple lanterns
Chinese Language and Culture Appreciation Workshops
Wed, Sep 25
Linwood Library
Sep 25, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Linwood Library, First Floor, Eastgate Mall, Buckleys Rd, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
Learn basic Chinese phrases and numbers, familiarise yourself with China's cities and types of cuisines, play mah-jong, practise calligraphy, and even listen to some traditional Chinese music.
Monday 23 September, Wednesday 25 September and Thursday 26 September, 3.30-5.00pm
Chinese Technology Help Book-in Sessions
Wed, Sep 25
Upper Riccarton Library, Christchurch
Sep 25, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Upper Riccarton Library, Christchurch
These free book-in sessions are available to help you with specific issues such as using email, searching the internet, using the library catalogue, using electronic resources and any other general computer related queries. Bring your laptop, tablet, smartphone or use one of our desktop computers.
Teaching and learning Chinese in New Zealand Schools
Wed, Sep 25
Te Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National Library
Sep 25, 2019, 12:10 PM – 1:00 PM
Te Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National Library
Three Mandarin Language Assistants (Confucius Institute) and three secondary school students who are currently studying Chinese will participate in a panel discusion. They will discuss their language learning experiences, hopes and motives.
Online Chinese Classes For Children
Wed, Sep 25
Nationwide | Online
Sep 25, 2019, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Nationwide | Online
We are inviting you and your students to participate in an online Chinese class with the VLN Primary School. Our Chinese teachers Lisa and Su are happy to welcome you to into their online class during Chinese Language week. Sessions will be 30 minutes long, and focus on Chinese culture and language.
Moving between tongues – translating Chinese poetry into English
Tue, Sep 24
Te Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National Library
Sep 24, 2019, 12:10 PM – 1:00 PM
Te Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National Library
Yujing Liang and Chris Tse discuss translating Chinese poetry into English and how this can lead to the creation of new meanings. Both writers include English and Chinese Language in their own work and they will discuss this process.
Online Chinese Classes For Children
Tue, Sep 24
Nationwide | Online
Sep 24, 2019, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Nationwide | Online
We are inviting you and your students to participate in an online Chinese class with the VLN Primary School. Our Chinese teachers Lisa and Su are happy to welcome you to into their online class during Chinese Language week. Sessions will be 30 minutes long, and focus on Chinese culture and language.
Wā Kōrero: Storytimes
Tue, Sep 24
Shirley Library
Sep 24, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Shirley Library, 36 Marshland Rd, Shirley, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand
Come along to this special themed storytimes session with Chinese songs and rhymes.
Encourage learning through a love for stories.
Storytimes is an interactive programme including stories, songs, rhymes and play!
This is a free session.
He Pī Karere
Tue, Sep 24
Rotorua Library
Sep 24, 2019, 10:30 AM
Rotorua Library, 1127 Haupapa St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
This is an event for under 5's where they focus on storytime, songs, craft and instruments. We will have a visitor from our local Chinese Community Group helping the children with very simple words/phrases. The crafts for these sessions will have a Chinese theme eg making/colouring simple lanterns
Chinese Language and Culture Appreciation Workshops
Mon, Sep 23
Linwood Library at Eastgate
Sep 23, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Linwood Library at Eastgate, First Floor, Eastgate Mall, Buckleys Rd, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
Learn basic Chinese phrases and numbers, familiarise yourself with China's cities and types of cuisines, play mah-jong, practise calligraphy, and even listen to some traditional Chinese music.
Monday 23 September, Wednesday 25 September and Thursday 26 September, 3.30-5.00pm
Chinese ESOL Club for Beginners華人英語學習俱樂部 (基礎英文)
Mon, Sep 23
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Christchurch
Chinese ESOL Club for Intermediate華人英語學習俱樂部 (口語會話)
Mon, Sep 23
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Christchurch
Sep 23, 2019, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Christchurch
This club is for Mandarin speakers who would like to practice English in a relaxed, pressure-free environment.
Come and join our friendly group any time. Suitable for customers who can communicate in English and would like to practice listening and speaking.
Free.
Drop in Chinese Art Club 书画创作社团
Sun, Sep 22
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Christchurch
Sep 22, 2019, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Christchurch
Bring your own brushes, ink, paint, and paper. Join the club and work on calligraphy and brush painting. For ages 10 and up. Only during term time.
欢迎自备毛笔，墨水与纸或其他工具，与其他同好一起交流推广中华书画艺术创作
Time时间: 10:30am-12:00pm
Age年龄限制: 10+
Cost: Free免费参加
Bookings: Drop in 不需预约
Chinese Cultural Day 2019
Sat, Sep 21
Aotea Centre
Sep 21, 2019, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Aotea Centre, Aotea Centre, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the Chine-NZ Year of Tourism, the inaugural Chinese Cultural Day will showcase acrobatics, dance, speeches and stalls selling food, dry goods, handmade crafts, arts, fashion and health insurance.
Tai Chi Introduction Session
Fri, Sep 20
Central Library, Palmerston North
Waikato Cherry Tree Festival
Fri, Sep 20
English Cherry Tree Manor
Chinese Language And Culture Show
Sun, Sep 15
Central Library, Palmerston North
A Celebration of Chinese Culture
Sun, Sep 15
Dunedin Chinese Garden
Sep 15, 2019, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Dunedin Chinese Garden, Corner of Rattray and Cumberland Streets, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand
Traditionally the Moon Festival is the time for family gatherings where entertainment, food and games are enjoyed together. Celebrate this traditional Chinese festival with performances in the Courtyard, play games and eat delicious moon cakes.
Tower Room Storytelling
Sun, Sep 15
Dunedin Chinese Garden
Sep 15, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dunedin Chinese Garden, Corner of Rattray and Cumberland Streets, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand
Hear our talented storyteller, Danny Still, weave magical tales of Moon Festival folklore. Be part of this interactive storytelling and discover the history behind this great cultural event.
Chinese Moon Festival
Sun, Sep 15
Dunedin Chinese Garden
Sep 15, 2019, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dunedin Chinese Garden, Corner of Rattray and Cumberland Streets, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand
Help us celebrate this special occasion with cultural activities and performances. Activities include Moon Festival Poetry competition, craft in the Tower Room, meet the pandas, traditional Chinese games and prizes.
Normal admission charges apply. Children under 13 FREE (maximum three per adult).
Moon Festival Poetry Competition
Sun, Sep 15
Dunedin Chinese Garden
Sep 15, 2019, 7:00 AM – Oct 18, 2019, 5:00 PM
Dunedin Chinese Garden, Corner of Rattray and Cumberland Streets, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand
As part of our 2019 Moon Festival celebrations we invite you to submit a poem based on the theme Belonging. Entry forms will be available on the Dunedin Chinese Garden website from 15 September onward. Entries close 18 October.
Moon Festival Show
Fri, Sep 13
Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North
Sep 13, 2019, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Moon Festival Show. Chongqing Singing & Dancing Troupe, all the way from China, will perform their famous traditional singing and dancing acts. Massey Albany Dance Club will bring their newest dance from Auckland. Adult $5.00, Student $4.00
Moon Cake Workshop
Fri, Sep 13
Manawatu Chinese Association Hall
Mooncake Ceremony at SkyCity
Fri, Sep 13
SkyCity Auckland
Sep 13, 2019, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SkyCity Auckland, Victoria Street &, Federal St, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, on 13th September 2019, SkyCity is providing the largest mooncake in New Zealand history (1.5m diameter). The mooncake will be displayed at SkyCity Atrium from 10am for photo opportunities, then carry on to the cutting ceremony at 12pm and slices of mooncake wil
Photography Competition - Call For Entrants!
Fri, Sep 06
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