New Zealand Chinese Students' Association
The New Zealand Chinese Students’ Association (NZCSA) is an incorporated student society that aims to serve the Chinese students in New Zealand, promoting the Chinese Culture and act as a bridge between the Chinese student community and the local mainstream community.[1]
新西兰中国学生联合会 | |
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| Abbreviation | NZCSA |
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| Motto | Serving Students |
| Established | 1996 |
| Location | |
Membership (1,500) | 3,000 total |
Official language | English, Chinese Mandarin |
President | Summer Jing Xia |
Vice President | Dorothy Ziqi Feng |
| Summer Jing Xia, Dorothy Ziqi Feng, Adian Ning, Adam, Mac Sheng, Fiona Zhao, Leijuefei Xu, Christina Kexin Yuan, Kai Chen, Cheryl Qinpeng Zeng, Serena Wang, JingQi Zhang, HengDa Qin | |
| Affiliations | Auckland University Students' Association, Chinese Consulate-General, Auckland, New Zealand China Council |
Staff (67) | 115 |
Volunteers (100) | 100 |
| Website | www |
History
Starting in 1996, NZCSA began its life as a student initiative to connect the Chinese students in New Zealand who shared the same vision, providing them with a chance to expand their capabilities as well as associate with like-minded young leaders.
Services
Since then, NZCSA has gone from strength to strength becoming the largest Chinese student organisation while establishing itself as a reputable entity in the local business community. NZCSA sees around 800 new members each year and currently has a committee of 65 students. It holds over 4000 members in the member database as means of advertising to and bringing influence for its own values and business opportunities. NZCSA has a strong presence across multiple channels including Wechat, Sina Weibo, Facebook and Skykiwi forums.
NZCSA hosts a range of events from The NZCSA Ski Trips to "Xue-Tang" Exam Tutorials. Its major annual events attract over 100 participants with advertisements covering entire city campus of University of Auckland (“UoA”), while its co-operating business partners (around 60) and the partnership Chinese student organisations in all major tertiary institutes. On top of NZCSA's events, there are also joint events it holds with ASIA - an alliance of all Asian student organisations in the University of Auckland, such as the Grande Royale Ball and the Halloween Party. NZCSA also has strong relationships with media companies and holds industrial and professional contacts with production companies.[2]
References
- "New Zealand Chinese Students' Association - Home". About NZCSA. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- "Chinese Student Association (NZCSA) - The University of Auckland". New Zealand Chinese Students’ Association (NZCSA). 13 May 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
