- Confucius Classroom Opening ceremony | Hillcrest High School and Fairfield CollegeTue, Sep 22Hillcrest High School
- Glenorchy Discovery - Dart River AdventuresFri, Jul 24GlenorchyJul 24, 2020, 10:44 AM – 10:49 AMGlenorchy, Glenorchy 9372, New ZealandExplore 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
- Dark Sky ProjectFri, Jul 24TekapoJul 24, 2020, 10:44 AM – 10:49 AMTekapo, Tekapo 7999, New ZealandEnjoy 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 TourismFri, Jul 24New ZealandJul 24, 2020, 10:43 AM – 10:48 AMNew Zealand, New ZealandThe 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.
- Mandarin Storytime at New LynnFri, Jul 24New Lynn War Memorial Library
- Agrodome Farm ShowFri, Jul 24RotoruaJul 24, 2020, 10:42 AM – 11:00 AMRotorua, Rotorua, New ZealandGet 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.
- Photography Competition - Award CeremonySat, Sep 28Wellington
- Introduction to Mah-jongSat, Sep 28Shirley Library
- Dance & Music PerformanceSat, Sep 28Massey University, WellingtonSep 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMMassey University, WellingtonCleverly 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 28Hamilton Girls' High SchoolSep 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:40 PMHamilton Girls' High School, Ward St, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204, New ZealandMeet 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.
- Children Lion Dance Workshop 2019Sat, Sep 28Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and CommunSep 28, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMŌrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Commun, 13 Bishopdale Ct, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053, New ZealandMake 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.
- Chinese Costume Dress-UpsSat, Sep 28Massey University, WellingtonSep 28, 2019, 12:00 PM – Oct 16, 2019, 1:30 PMMassey University, WellingtonA 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.
- Free Dumpling Workshop at New FlavourSat, Sep 28AucklandSep 28, 2019, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMAuckland, 537 Dominion Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland 1041, New ZealandIn 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 & DanceSat, Sep 28Massey University, WellingtonSep 28, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMMassey University, WellingtonExperience 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 ClassSat, Sep 28Shirley Library
- Free Dumpling Workshop at New FlavourSat, Sep 28AucklandSep 28, 2019, 1:30 AM – 2:30 AMAuckland, 537 Dominion Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland 1041, New ZealandIn 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 classFri, Sep 27Onehunga LibrarySep 27, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMOnehunga 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 DayThu, Sep 26Queenie's Dumplings GlenorchySep 26, 2019, 8:00 PMQueenie's Dumplings Glenorchy, 19 Mull St, Glenorchy 9372, New ZealandQueenie'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 DayThu, Sep 26Queenie's Dumplings ArrowtownSep 26, 2019, 7:00 PMQueenie's Dumplings Arrowtown, 46-50 Buckingham St, Arrowtown 9302, New ZealandQueenie'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 DayThu, Sep 26Queenies Dumplings QueenstownSep 26, 2019, 7:00 PMQueenies Dumplings Queenstown, 35 Camp St, Queenstown 9300, New ZealandQueenie'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 NightThu, Sep 26Tauranga City LibrarySep 26, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PMTauranga City Library, 91 Willow St, Tauranga, 3110, New ZealandIn 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 CarThu, Sep 26Wellington Cable CarSep 26, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMWellington Cable Car, 280 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011, New ZealandStart 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 WorkshopThu, Sep 26Linwood LibrarySep 26, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMLinwood Library, First Floor, Eastgate Mall, Buckleys Rd, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New ZealandLearn 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 WorkshopThu, Sep 26Te Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National LibrarySep 26, 2019, 12:10 PM – 1:00 PMTe Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National LibraryWai 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 KarereThu, Sep 26Rotorua LibrarySep 26, 2019, 10:30 AMRotorua Library, 1127 Haupapa St, Rotorua 3010, New ZealandThis 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 WorkshopsWed, Sep 25Linwood LibrarySep 25, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMLinwood Library, First Floor, Eastgate Mall, Buckleys Rd, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New ZealandLearn 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 SessionsWed, Sep 25Upper Riccarton Library, ChristchurchSep 25, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMUpper Riccarton Library, ChristchurchThese 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 SchoolsWed, Sep 25Te Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National LibrarySep 25, 2019, 12:10 PM – 1:00 PMTe Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National LibraryThree 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 ChildrenWed, Sep 25Nationwide | OnlineSep 25, 2019, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMNationwide | OnlineWe 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 EnglishTue, Sep 24Te Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National LibrarySep 24, 2019, 12:10 PM – 1:00 PMTe Ahuimairangi (G Floor), National LibraryYujing 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 ChildrenTue, Sep 24Nationwide | OnlineSep 24, 2019, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMNationwide | OnlineWe 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.
- He Pī KarereTue, Sep 24Rotorua LibrarySep 24, 2019, 10:30 AMRotorua Library, 1127 Haupapa St, Rotorua 3010, New ZealandThis 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
- Wā Kōrero: StorytimesTue, Sep 24Shirley LibrarySep 24, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMShirley Library, 36 Marshland Rd, Shirley, Christchurch 8061, New ZealandCome 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.
- Chinese Language and Culture Appreciation WorkshopsMon, Sep 23Linwood Library at EastgateSep 23, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMLinwood Library at Eastgate, First Floor, Eastgate Mall, Buckleys Rd, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New ZealandLearn 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 23Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Christchurch
- Chinese ESOL Club for Intermediate華人英語學習俱樂部 (口語會話)Mon, Sep 23Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, ChristchurchSep 23, 2019, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AMTe Hāpua: Halswell Centre, ChristchurchThis 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 22Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, ChristchurchSep 22, 2019, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMTe Hāpua: Halswell Centre, ChristchurchBring 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