New Zealand Chinese Association

Establishment[]

The New Zealand Chinese Association (Inc) (NZCA) was established as an incorporated society in 1935.^[1]

Purpose[]

The Association was established with specific intention of being a national Chinese organisation that represented and worked for the well-being of the Chinese people in New Zealand. It main objectives include:

To provide New Zealand Chinese the means of mutual help, social interchange and recreation.
To promote the intellectual, moral and physical well-being of Chinese in New Zealand.
To unite and co-operate for cultural and educational purposes.
To deal with matters concerning the welfare of Chinese in New Zealand.
To be and remain non-political and non-religious.^[1]

114-195-12-G — Alexander Turnbull Library. (1950, January 1). The New Zealand Chinese Association building. Retrieved September 9, 2017, from http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22901000

Branches[]

In 2018, the New Zealand Chinese Association had 14 branches and one sub branch located throughout New Zealand:

Auckland Branch
Waikato Branch
Gisborne Branch
Hawkes Bay Branch
Taranaki Branch
Wanganui Branch
Manawatu Branch
Horowhenua-Kapiti Branch
Wellington Branch
Canterbury Branch
South Canterbury Branch
North Otago Branch
Otago-Southland Branch
Invercargill Sub Branch^[1]

A 002 (1) — Crown Studios. (1965). Committee members of the New Zealand Chinese Association, special urgent meeting. Retrieved 14 January 2018, from https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23226218

The Association has premises in Wellington located at 23-25 Marion Street, Wellington which are used for administration purposes. These premises are also used by the Wellington Branch.^[1] In 1950, the Association purchased the Hotel Mayo, at 9 - 11 Marion Street, to be used as a private hotel for members.^[2]^[3]----