Terry and Alex on market gardens Chinese Australian Whispers podcast Market gardens, hawkers and the Queen Vic Market connect two Chinese Australian families in Coburg in Melbourne, Australia and Wonggaili, Xinhui, Guangdong (旺嘉里, 新会, 广东) in southern China. In this episode Sophie speaks with […]

Terry and Alex on market gardens Chinese Australian Whispers podcast Market gardens, hawkers and the Queen Vic Market connect two Chinese Australian families in Coburg in Melbourne, Australia and Wonggaili, Xinhui, Guangdong (旺嘉里, 新会, 广东) in southern China. In this episode Sophie speaks with […]

25 Nov 2025 Chinese Australian History by Chidestudy Press The Dictation Test is often seen as the defining symbol of the White Australia policy. For more than 50 years after 1901, it was the main tool used to keep so-called “undesirables” out of the country. This podcast looks at the story […]

25 Nov 2025 Chinese Australian History by Chidestudy Press The Dictation Test is often seen as the defining symbol of the White Australia policy. For more than 50 years after 1901, it was the main tool used to keep so-called “undesirables” out of the country. This podcast looks at the story […]

Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers apply for cross-border entry scheme into Hong Kong Only 1,700 picked by computer balloting on Sunday, with successful applicants able to drive into Hong Kong from December 23 Ng Kang-chung Published: 9:51pm, 24 Nov 2025 Nearly 2,400 mainland Chinese drivers have […]

Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers apply for cross-border entry scheme into Hong Kong Only 1,700 picked by computer balloting on Sunday, with successful applicants able to drive into Hong Kong from December 23 Ng Kang-chung Published: 9:51pm, 24 Nov 2025 Nearly 2,400 mainland Chinese drivers have […]

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On this page you can find links to published business and residents’ directories published in China or Hong Kong between 1842 and the 1930s. There are also links to scanned extracts in PDF format, of lists of foreign residents in China. These directories contain a great deal of information – […]

On this page you can find links to published business and residents’ directories published in China or Hong Kong between 1842 and the 1930s. There are also links to scanned extracts in PDF format, of lists of foreign residents in China. These directories contain a great deal of information – […]

This 1972 documentary captures the pulse of Chinese in New Zealand — "a close-knit, traditionally minded community" concentrated in the cities. Reporter Geoff Walker briefly charts the history of Chinese immigrants, and racist policies spanning 50 years. Jock Hoe criticises New Zealand's […]

This 1972 documentary captures the pulse of Chinese in New Zealand — "a close-knit, traditionally minded community" concentrated in the cities. Reporter Geoff Walker briefly charts the history of Chinese immigrants, and racist policies spanning 50 years. Jock Hoe criticises New Zealand's […]

Although we asked Council for the number of properties removed from each SCA, disappointingly Council advised that it cannot provide this information. The only way to find out is to count the number of properties from the maps, which is a laborious exercise and means that we cannot guarantee […]

Council Information Sessions Auckland Council is hosting four in-person information sessions, where you can learn more about Plan Change 120 and ask questions. • West: Monday 24 November 6.30pm-8pm, Te Manawa, Westgate • South/east: Tuesday 25 November 6.30pm-8pm, Te Puke ō Tara Community Centre […]

Council Information Sessions Auckland Council is hosting four in-person information sessions, where you can learn more about Plan Change 120 and ask questions. • West: Monday 24 November 6.30pm-8pm, Te Manawa, Westgate • South/east: Tuesday 25 November 6.30pm-8pm, Te Puke ō Tara Community Centre […]

Kra KoTo Kra is with Kadodo Music - Drum and Dance School. So excited to have Koffie Fugah visiting us! It's been too long... Whether you already know, or have not yet experienced the magic of Koffie's teaching, sign up for truly fun and uplifting times, invariably leaving you feeling soo good.

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Mythical creatures for #secretsantaaonz ? In this economy? lol. Unsurprisingly, I love any and all of them. My house is fairy small but I will make room for a dragon, or it will anyway. 🐉 🧚 🦄 👻

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Auckland businessman Weijie Ru sentenced for cigarette smuggling alongside brother, Jiehong Ru An Auckland businessman who smuggled millions of black-market cigarettes into New Zealand has been sentenced to prison after a judge didn’t buy his story about being abandoned by his wife. Weijie Ru […]

Auckland businessman Weijie Ru sentenced for cigarette smuggling alongside brother, Jiehong Ru An Auckland businessman who smuggled millions of black-market cigarettes into New Zealand has been sentenced to prison after a judge didn’t buy his story about being abandoned by his wife. Weijie Ru […]

Biggest moment: After nearly 10 years of showing at New York Fashion Week, and a subsequent three-year hiatus, Claudia Li returned to the runway today. It was the designer’s first show in Aotearoa, since launching the label in 2015. The show notes expanded on […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Just stumbled across this and thought it would be something @debe would enjoy. I know I did. 🎶 https://youtu.be/EQAUupOFarw

Tougher English rules daunting for many Hong Kong BN(O) holders: veteran teacher B2-level English requires understanding of complex passages, solid grounding in grammar and broad vocabulary, says teacher Pauline Chow Tighter English requirements for migrants moving to the UK may be challenging […]

Tougher English rules daunting for many Hong Kong BN(O) holders: veteran teacher B2-level English requires understanding of complex passages, solid grounding in grammar and broad vocabulary, says teacher Pauline Chow Tighter English requirements for migrants moving to the UK may be challenging […]

Wall games are another Kiwi specialty. Coin golf is the crown jewel. Simple in concept, nearly impossible in execution. The rules are straightforward: flick a coin across a tiny wooden course, trying to land it in the holes scattered across the board. Even […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Wall games are another Kiwi specialty. Coin golf is the crown jewel. Simple in concept, nearly impossible in execution. The rules are straightforward: flick a coin across a tiny wooden course, trying to land it in the holes scattered across the board. Even […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

On The Up: Seven Northlanders honoured as Tower Local Hero medallists for community service In towns across Northland, there are people who quietly hold things together and give back to their communities. Seven of those people have been recognised as this year’s Tower Local Hero Award (Te Pou […]

On The Up: Seven Northlanders honoured as Tower Local Hero medallists for community service In towns across Northland, there are people who quietly hold things together and give back to their communities. Seven of those people have been recognised as this year’s Tower Local Hero Award (Te Pou […]

S L Loo Fruit shop - K Road, next door to Lambs the Chemist, early 1970s

S L Loo Fruit shop - K Road, next door to Lambs the Chemist, early 1970s

#secretsantaaonz I live on my own, and have all the things I've ever needed from my past. I'm into things like the history of the New Zealand Chinese, photos of old NZ buildings, originally from South Taranaki, now a JAFA. Love my music from the 60s and 70s. Don't read too much these days - […]

#secretsantaaonz I live on my own, and have all the things I've ever needed from my past. I'm into things like the history of the New Zealand Chinese, photos of old NZ buildings, originally from South Taranaki, now a JAFA. Love my music from the 60s and 70s. Don't read too much these days - […]

Gribblehirst Community Hub 🗣️💬 Let's Talk About Ageism! Join this interactive workshop on 25th November at Mt Albert Library. Talk, share, discuss and rethink ageism, and how as a community we think, feel and act toward older people. There will also be an […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Kra KoTo Kra is with Kadodo Music - Drum and Dance School. Back once again with a drum and dance master, Koffie Fugah is in our area next weekend so come along and join in at one of these workshops! Koffie is an excellent teacher, whose workshops are always […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Kra KoTo Kra is with Kadodo Music - Drum and Dance School. Back once again with a drum and dance master, Koffie Fugah is in our area next weekend so come along and join in at one of these workshops! Koffie is an excellent teacher, whose workshops are always […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Kra KoTo Kra is with Kadodo Music - Drum and Dance School. Back once again with a drum and dance master, Koffie Fugah is in our area next weekend so come along and join in at one of these workshops! Koffie is an excellent teacher, whose workshops are always […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Friday night takeaways - we were always busy - Fish and Chips, burgers. spring tolls.

Hobby Takeaways - Hobsonville 1976-1982

Hobby Takeaways - Hobsonville 1976-1982

When I saw my giftee match for #secretsantaaonz I thought - oh yay, I already know what they would like! Then I had a trawl and a follow and a read and thought uh oh, I'm glad I had a look 😆

A window with a view of Mount Ngauruhoe, Aotearoa New Zealand for #fensterfreitag

Got my #secretsantaaonz victim, I mean giftee, assigned. Ho, ho, ho. 🎅 🎁

Oh man. Went to the supermarket yesterday and bought several week's worth of food. Accidentally left a bag with all the chilled food and dairy in the car. Which has been in the hot sun all day. It's all gotta go in the bin :(

Here are some baby birds I've seen this week, all in and around Ōtautahi-Christchurch city, NZ. There's baby Canada geese along Sparks Road (the first time I've seen baby geese in this area of the city): https://inaturalist.nz/observations/327341545 There's […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

An e-bike lending scheme changed what my next ride will be. Could it change yours? Pedal power has got me so far. I love my trusty commuter push bike. I take pride in the muscles it builds. But with my five-year-old shooting upwards at a rate of knots, I just can’t carry her on my bike anymore […]

An e-bike lending scheme changed what my next ride will be. Could it change yours? Pedal power has got me so far. I love my trusty commuter push bike. I take pride in the muscles it builds. But with my five-year-old shooting upwards at a rate of knots, I just can’t carry her on my bike anymore […]

Third-highest-ranking member of Chinese Government visits Parliament The third-highest-ranking member of the Chinese Government has visited Parliament and held a bilateral meeting with Speaker Gerry Brownlee. Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, is in New […]

Third-highest-ranking member of Chinese Government visits Parliament The third-highest-ranking member of the Chinese Government has visited Parliament and held a bilateral meeting with Speaker Gerry Brownlee. Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, is in New […]