New Zealand Society of Hong Kong (NZSHK)

EVENTZ

Check out the following upcoming events:

Dec 7 - NZSHK Christmas Party 2008!
Nov 28 - Kiwi Konnectionz @ Fong Underground
Nov 14&16 - Antique Tram Ride
Nov 13 - NZ Hunters' Wine Dinner

For more details, please see the Eventz section.

Revisit stories and/or photos from recent 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
Kiwi KonnectioNZ - Usually held on the last Friday of the month
Download: NZSHK Membership Application Form [PDF 60KB]

FOR MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES

John Morgan
Tel: 6114-5583
Email: members@nzshk.org

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PROMOZ

Extra 10kg baggage allowance for NZSHK members

Travel benefits from Plan Travel Ltd

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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.
“Hong Kongers in New Zealand” [09.10.2008] NZ General Election [05.09.2008] 2009 Holiday List [27.06.2008] New Zealand’s UN Human Rights Council Campaign Website [16.06.2008] New Zealand takes action as responsible food producer [06.06.2008] World Environment Day [05.06.2008] NZ Trio Performance in Hong Kong, Saturday 7 June 2008 [20.05.2008] ATTENTION: Free Student Screening of No 2 for the 2008 New Zealand Film Festival: all tickets have been redeemed [19.05.2008] 1st New Zealand Film Festival, 13-22 June 2008, Hong Kong [14.05.2008] New Transport Rule May Affect People Wanting to Bring Some Vehicles into New Zealand [08.05.2008] Overseas Visitors to China: Visa Issuing Procedures [05.05.2008] Job Vacancy: Consular Officer/ Receptionist [16.04.2008] ANZAC Day [14.04.2008] New Zealand signs Free Trade Agreement with China [10.04.2008] Exhibition of Photographs Linking Dance and Rugby developed by New Zealand Contemporary Dance Choreographer, Raewyn Hill [14.03.2008] New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) [11.03.2008] Writer Witi Ihimaera in Hong Kong for the Man Hong Kong International Literary Festival, 7-12 March 2008 [28.02.2008] Exciting Debut Performances by New Zealand and Pacific Musical Group TE VAKA in Hong Kong, 12-13 March 2008 [28.02.2008] from the EDGE: Contemporary Art from New Zealand, 17-31 March 2008 [28.02.2008] Radio and Television Broadcast of Sir Edmund Hillary's State Funeral Service [16.01.2008] Tributes to Sir Edmund Hillary [14.01.2008] Time running out for student loan amnesty [10.01.2008]
Other Recent Postings...
New Travel Safe Website [19.06.2006] Interest Free Student Loans [26.05.2006] Online Registration of New Zealanders Overseas [17.05.2006] Changes to Citizenship by Birth in New Zealand from 2006 [21.11.2005] Travel Document Fees Review / Lost and Stolen Passports [04.11.2005] Avian Flu Information [02.11.2005] Exciting Concept Store and Information Zones Now Open at New Zealand Focus in Causeway Bay [29.09.2005]

UPDATEZ
NZSHK Christmas Party	Nov 11 - The NZSHK Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, 7th December 2008 at The Salisbury YMCA Hotel in TST from 12-3PM. It's a great day out for everyone, including families, with great food and lots of fun and games to enjoy. Cost is $350 for NZSHK members, $400 for non-members, $150 for kids aged 4-12 years and free for kids under under. [NZSHK Christmas Party]
November Kiwi Konnectionz	Nov 11 - The next Kiwi Konnectionz will be held at Fong Underground in Lan Kwai Fong on Friday, 28th November. It's a great night and members can enjoy a free drink from the special Kiwi drinks menu! [Kiwi Konnectionz]
NZ General Election 2008	Oct 21 - Check out our special Election Day 2008 information page for all you need to know about the New Zealand General Election 2008. See also www.everyvotecounts.co.nz
Thank you letter from the Ludbrooks	Oct 15 - Julian and Joanna Ludbrook have sent a thank you letter to all NZSHK members. The NZSHK offers a very warm welcome to Adele Bryant who takes up her position as the new NZ Consul-General in Hong Kong on 3rd November.
Open-top Tram	Oct 13 - We've booked the Open-top Tram on Friday, 14th November 2008 for a uniquely Hong Kong experience. The tram will depart from the Whitty Street Depot sharply at 7PM. The journey will follow the Hong Kong Island tram line with an expected finish at 9PM. There will be plenty of food and drinks on board. If you missed the ride in 2007 - be sure to book early as numbers are strictly limited. Cost is $200 for NZSHK members and $250 for non-members. [More...] UPDATE - this event has proved so popular that a second tram has been booked on Sunday, 16th November. Contact Kelly at kelly@nzshk.org to join.
Bledisloe Cup tickets	Oct 13 - Members who ordered silver or bronze Bledisloe Cup tickets can now collect them from Travis at his office (25/F Yue Hing Building, 103 Hennessy Road, Wanchai). Please contact him by phone (90426846) or email to make an appointment to collect tickets.
October Kiwi Konnectionz	Oct 13 - The next Kiwi Konnectionz will be held at Fong Underground in Lan Kwai Fong on Thursday, 30th October. It's a great night and members can enjoy a free drink from the special Kiwi drinks menu! [Kiwi Konnectionz] Kiwi drinks are also available at Post 97 in Lan Kwai Fong on Friday, 31 October and Saturday, 1st November.
NZSHK donates to HK$25,000 to Earthquake Appeal	Jun 14 - On behalf of its members, the NZSHK committtee has donated HK$25,000 to the Hong Kong Red Cross in aid of the China Earthquake Appeal.
New Benefits for NZSHK Members	Mar 10 - NZSHK members can enjoy new benefits with special offers from IDT Telecom Asia Pacific Limited and Braliscious. Check out the Benefitz page for details.