New Zealand Society of Hong Kong (NZSHK)

EVENTZ

Check out the following upcoming events:

Dec 5 - NZSHK Family Christmas Party @ RHKYC
Nov 6-7 - Hong Kong Cricket Sixes
Oct 30 - Bledisloe Cup rugby - All Balcks v. Wallabies
Sep 8 - Happy Valley Races
Sep 4-14 - New Zealand Film Festival in Hong Kong
Aug 27 - KonnectioNZ @ Post 97

For more details, please see the Eventz section.

Revisit stories and/or photos from some previous NZSHK events:

See also:

EventZ Calendar
PhotoZ

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MEMBERZ

There are plenty of good reasons to become a member of the New Zealand Society of Hong Kong including extra baggage allowances on Air New Zealand and shopping discounts and special promotions at various outlets around Hong Kong and overseas.

Check the following links to learn more about the Society's objectives and some of the wonderful benefits that membership gives you.

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Benefits
KonnectioNZ - Usually held on the last Friday of the month
Download: NZSHK Membership Application Form [PDF 60KB]

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Email: members@nzshk.org

PROMOZ

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CONSULATE NEWS

Latest News from the NZ Consulate-General's Office...

NEW ZEALAND CONSULATE-GENERAL

6501 Central Plaza
18 Harbour Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: +(852) 2525 5044
Fax: +(852) 2845 2915
Email: nzcghkg@biznetvigator.com

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, 2:00 to 5:00 pm

REGISTRATION OF NEW ZEALANDERS IN HONG KONG

The Consulate maintains a list of New Zealanders who have registered. The purpose of registering is so that the Consulate can contact New Zealanders should an emergency occur. It is recommended that New Zealanders in Hong Kong do register with the Consulate so we have up to date information of their contact details. Those who wish to register should use the on-line registration form or contact the Consulate using the phone number or email address listed above.

UPDATEZ
New Zealand Film Festival	The 2nd New Zealand Film Festival will be held in Hong Kong during 4-14 September 2010. For all the details about what's on show and how to book tickets, please visit the New Zealand Film Festival website at http://bc.cinema.com.hk/adhoc/NZFF2010/index.html
A night at the races with the Aussies	The Australian Association of Hong Kong has extended an invitation to NZ Society members to join them for an evening at the Happy Valley Races on 8th September 2010. [Happy Valley Races]
KonnectioNZ @ Post 97	The July edition of KonnectioNZ will be held at Post 97 bar in Lan Kwai Fong on Friday 2th July. The event starts at 6:30PM and goes on til 9PM. Members can enjoy a free drink for the special Kiwi drinks menu featuring NZ wines, Monteith's beer and a special 'kiwi cocktail'. [Konnectionz]
New membership cards coming soon!	NZSHK is issuing new membership cards to members for 2010. These should be with members by the first week of August.
New NZSHK Constitution passed	The NZSHK passed its new Constitution at an EGM held on 1st June 2010. The new NZSHK Constitution can be downloaded here.
New baggage allowances at Air New Zealand	Air New Zealand have announced a new policy regarding baggage - and the new policy works out better for NZSHK members. From 26th May 2010, Air New Zealand moves to a "Piece System" with each checked in bag not exceeding 23kg. The standard entitlement for Economy Class passengers is 1 x 23kg checked in bag; for Premium Economy passengers it is 2 x 23kg bags and for Business Class passsengers it is 3 x 23kg bags. For NZSHK members, Air New Zealand is giving one EXTRA bag meaning that Economy Class passengers can take 2 x 23kg bags and Premium Economy Class passengers can take 3 x 23kg bags. Bookings must be made through the Air New Zealand website or travel agents and the excess baggage waiver is restricted to outbound journeys on Air New Zealand service only. i.e. from Hong Kong to any destination in New Zealand (domestic flight(s) must be in conjunction with Hong Kong to Auckland flight within the same day) or from Hong Kong to London. Please see the attached letter from Air New Zealand for more details and instructions on how to apply for the extra baggage.
Reports and Accounts of the NZSHK for the year ending 31 December 2009	Download the following reports that were tabled at the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the NZSHK held at Kowloon Cricket Club on 5th may 2010: President's Report Treasurer's Report Membership Convenor's Report NZSHK accounts for year ending 31 December 2009
Other recent news and headlines...
New member's benefit offer from JAB	JAB Mixed Martial Arts Studio is offering New Zealand Society Members the chance to improve their bodies and minds with the following package of special benefits: 1st Class FREE (normal price $150) Discount on classes (normally $150, now $100) after initial FREE class One month’s free membership on purchase of a one year membership One free half hour personal training session Check out our NZSHK Membership Benefits page for more details.
NZSHK donates to HK$30,000 to Earthquake Appeal	On behalf of its members, the NZSHK committtee has donated HK$30,000 to the HOPE for Children.