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29th June - 5th July 2026

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About NZCLW

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New Zealand Chinese Language Week is a Kiwi-driven initiative launched in 2014 by Chair Jo Coughlan and Raymond Huo. NZCLW is designed to increase Chinese language learning in New Zealand. The first of its kind in any Western country, NZCLW seeks to bridge the cultural and linguistic knowledge gap between China and New Zealand by delivering fun and practical initiatives that assist Kiwis to learn Chinese.

Now a popular event in the national calendar, we have many communities involved including school children, government officials, politicians (including the past three Prime Ministers), and business owners. If you would like to support us or be involved in the Week, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

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See the highlights from

Design-a-Dumpling 2025!

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Language Superstars!

We are so excited to once again celebrate Chinese Language Superstars! To find out more about the programme and register your interest, press the button below.

Register your interest

Check out past years!

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2025

2024

2023

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Trilingual Children’s Book

Order your copy here!

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NZCLW Supporters

Each year, individuals across the business, sport and political spectrum contribute a Video of Support, helping to highlight the value of diversity, education, tolerance and cross-cultural understanding in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We welcome everyone to get involved! It is a great way to engage your community, support diversity and education, and demonstrate leadership in fostering cross-cultural understanding.

Dowload our briefing pack

NZCLW2025 - Video of Support - Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand

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NZCLW 2025 - Video of Support – Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Health

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NZCLW 2025 - Video of Support – Erica Stanford, Minister for Education

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NZCLW 2025 - Video of Support – Chris Hipkins, Leader of the Labour Party

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NZCLW2025 - Video of Support - Andrew Tripe, Mayor of Whanganui

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NZCLW2025 - Video of Support - Vince Cocurullo, Mayor of Whangārei District

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NZCLW2025 - Video of Support - New Zealand Royal Police College

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NZCLW 2025 - Video of Support - Warren Hu, CEO of Bank of China

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SUPPORT FOR NZ CHINESE LANGUAGE WEEK

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“My greatest regret in business is I don’t have the skills to speak the Chinese language, due to the significant amount of time and impact the Chinese creative industries have had on my career. We are intimately linked to China and a good understanding of each other’s language can only further advance this already rich relationship.”

—Sir Richard Taylor, Weta Workshop

Check us out on Insta!

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Become a Sponsor

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None of this would be possible without our incredible sponsors and partners.

They are the reason New Zealand Chinese Language Week can happen.

Keen to support more Kiwis to learn Chinese language? We would love to hear from you.

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

New Zealand Chinese Language Week wouldn’t be possible without our incredible sponsors. As a charitable trust, we value the contributions of all our sponsors and special partners. Xie Xie!

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