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Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust 2019/20 round one grants made

Name Amount Purpose
Qiao Yi Lion Dance Team Christchurch $2,000.00 To organise a Chinese 2020 New Year themed street parade in Christchurch
New Zealand Chinese Association Manawatu Branch Incorporated $4,975.00 Upgrading and replacement of Lion Dance and Tradition Chinese Dance Equipment and Costume
Adrienne Shaw $5,000.00 To complete a Conservation/Heritage Report as part of the process of restoring Sam Chew Lain's Mausoleum Tomb at the Lawerence Cemetery
Auckland Chinese Community Centre Incorporated $5,000.00 To hold the annual Chinese New Year Festival 2020 and market day.
Asian Events Trust $8,500.00 To assist with funding of the Wellington Chinese New Year Festival 2020.
New Zealand Chinese Association Incorporated $9,205.00 To create a high-quality Chinese New Zealand history website.
New Zealand Chinese Association Auckland Incorporated $23,264.00 To hold NZCA Auckland 72nd Sports & Cultural Tournament in April 2020.
Christine King $25,000.00 Restoration of various building on Ashburton historical site.
Meilin and Lily - Commisioned Report $68,000.00 Commission Report - To complete a manuscript for the production of a book publication on Chinese Refugee women and children, in NZ from 1939 .