Good evening, Mr. Wang Jian Zhou - Deputy Consul General of the Peoples
Republic of China
Hon. Chris Carter – Minister of the Ethnic Affairs
Hon. George Hawkins – Minister of Internal Affairs
Mr. Dick Hubbard – Mayor of Auckland City
Hon. George Wood – Mayor of North Shore City
Mr. Michael Lee – Chairman of Auckland Regional Council
Ms. Pansy Wong – Member of Parliament
Mr. Kenneth Wang – Member of Parliament
Distinguished guest, members , Ladies & gentlement
Thank you very much for your presence at our celebration, which is to celebrate the 56 Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and the 2nd anniversary of our association. May I take this opportunity to thank all of you.
Over the past 2 years, the Association has been through a series of learning curves and has received great assistance and support from the Consulate General of the People Republic of China, business leaders ,other associations ,the community, the committee and members of our association.
Practically, our operations are now on the right direction.
One of the significant achievements this year was the arrangement and organisation last month in Auckland of the internationally renowned Yip’s Children Choir concert from Hong Kong.
This concert would not be such a success without your generous support and sponsorship.
The Association has maintained a very good relationship with a network of local organisation and is well connected to a good range of government offices in our homeland.
This relationship enables us to promote and harmonise the principles of our association and enables us to further develop a better understanding and communication with the wider societies and organisations in New Zealand.
Over the past decades, the economic growth of China has been phenomenal. One of its aims, in addition to its economic developments, is to promote global political and economic stability, peace and unity.
We as a Association desire to enhance and maintain our good relationship with the Peoples Republic of China and to provide beneficial services to the wider community of New Zealand.
I would now like to announce the new executive team of our association for 2005-2007.
Hon. Life President – Peter Chan
President Fiona Yuen,
Vice President Tony Chan
Secretary Martin Li
Deputy secretary John Ling
Treasurer Sam Chan
Legal Adviser Frank Sing
Committee members
Sek Hoong Shew Alex Chau Jacky Luk Rocky Chan Ming Zhou
Bernard Cheng Alun Wong Jody Zhou Kenneth Li
Allan Wong Thomas Chu Katie Yeung
Finally, On behalf of New Zealand Guangdong Association, I would like to wish our homeland in achieving its goal and also I would like to wish all of you the very best and hope you enjoy this evening.
Thank you.