Both of my great grandfathers first came to Aotearoa-New Zealand in the 1920s to earn money, back then you did not bring your wives! My Great-Grandfather on my Mother’s side decided to try his fortunes in Fiji, while on my Father’s side my great-Grandfather brought my Grandfather back to work with him into the Wellington region. I cannot image how difficult their lives were really like back then, but I have read some of the history and they had a tight community.
Read MoreIt was my mother’s father who came to Nz in 1949 and I was born in 1966 in Rotorua but my grand father was a pioneer to come to Nz as their was not many Indian family’s at all. Six men were given opportunity to go to Fiji or NZ. So my mum was married in 1959 in India and she brought my dad out to NZ. My parents became very popular in Rotorua which gave friends and family and strangers (indians) the gateway for people to visit. Then I moved to Wellington 30 years ago from Rotorua.
Read MoreMy name is Ray Chung and I’m running for Council in the Onslow Western Ward. I’m a second generation Wellingtonian. My maternal grandfather came to Wellington in 1895 and his wife - my grandmother - joined him in 1915. Like the majority of the established Chinese community both were Cantonese, coming from small villages in Zengcheng county. For 53 years my grandfather ran a variety of fruit shops, from Lambton Quay, Willis St, Newtown and Kilbirnie.
Read MoreBorn and bred in Malaysia, I have spent many years living abroad in different countries before making NZ my home 16 years ago. NZ is internationally recognised for its pure environment , good quality of living, political stability and I couldn’t agree more. NZ is a nation of immigrants. The face of New Zealanders are changing. I hope my daughter and her generation will continue to make NZ her home.
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