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Unleashing Potential: MLA March Workshop
Unleashing Potential: MLA March WorkshopIn a dynamic convergence of minds and motivation, the Mid-March Workshop for MLAs 2024 should be a transformative experience for all involved. Over three days, attendees were immersed in a whirlwind of...
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations
Mid-Autumn Festival CelebrationsOne of the most important and celebrated traditional festivals in Chinese communities worldwide is the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节), also known as the Moon Festival. Being on the other side of the world, in Auckland,...
Winners Announced – The 17th New Zealand Chinese Essay Competition
Winners Announced - The 17th New Zealand Chinese Essay CompetitionConfucius Institute Physical Address:The University of AucklandPembridge House31 Princes StreetAuckland Central 1010 Phone: +64 9 923 9955Email: info@ci.ac.nz Postal...
Local Schools Shine
Local Schools ShineIn a celebration of language, culture, and the remarkable abilities of young minds, Meadowbank School and Cornwall Park District School recently hosted their respective Chinese speech competitions. These events served as a...
The New HSK Level 7-9 Test is Coming to New Zealand
The New HSK Level 7-9 Test is Coming to New ZealandFor the first time, HSK 7-9 test will be held in New Zealand on November 12, 2023. There will be the only HSK test for Bands 7-9 of the advanced level in 2023.The organiser of HSK 7-9 test is...
First CTCSOL Interview Exam for the Year
First CTCSOL Interview Exam for the Year The first CTCSOL interview test for the year was successfully held on the first and second weekends of July. We set up five online test rooms, and over 50 candidates participated in the one-on-one...
MLA Workshop Hits the Right Note
MLA Workshop Hits the Right NoteLaughter echoed throughout the room at Pembridge House as the July workshop for Mandarin Language Assistants (MLAs) kicked off last Thursday, just a day before Matariki (Maori New Year). 20 MLAs and several...
Celebrating Success at 16th “Chinese Bridge” Prize-giving
Celebrating Success at 16th "Chinese Bridge" Prize-giving“Chinese is so challenging yet undeniably fun to learn,” said one of the students. This was a common feeling shared throughout the 16th “Chinese Bridge” Speech Competition Prize-giving...
Chinese Lion Dance Captivates Audience
Chinese Lion Dance Captivates AudienceOne of the Confucius Institute in Auckland’s network of schools, Glendowie College held a Cultural Night on June 20th where the Chinese lion dance was featured, captivating and impressing the audience. Below...
Winners Announced – The 16th “Chinese Bridge” Speech Competition for Secondary School Students
Winners Announced - The 16th "Chinese Bridge" Speech Competition for Secondary School StudentsConfucius Institute Physical Address:The University of AucklandPembridge House31 Princes StreetAuckland Central 1010 Phone: +64 9 923...
Winners Announced – The 3rd Chinese Bridge Competition for Primary School Students
Winners Announced - The 3rd Chinese Bridge Competition for Primary School StudentsConfucius Institute Physical Address:The University of AucklandPembridge House31 Princes StreetAuckland Central 1010 Phone: +64 9 923...
Kiwi Youth Showcase Talents in Chinese Bridge Speech Competition
Kiwi Youth Showcase Talents in Chinese Bridge Speech CompetitionEleven primary students captivated the audience with their stellar kungfu performance, other students sang popular Chinese songs, recited classic poems, performed traditional...
St. Peter’s College Students Learn Dumpling-Making in Chinese Programme
St. Peter’s College Students Learn Dumpling-Making in Chinese ProgrammeFood is always a good way to spark interest! So as part of their long-standing Chinese programme, St Peter’s College (SPC) recently organised a dumpling-making activity in...
Candidates Take the First CTCSOL Exam for the Year
Candidates Take the First CTCSOL Exam for the YearOn Saturday, 22nd April, a capacity 80 candidates participated in the online CTCSOL (Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages) exam, an internationally recognised...
Easter Sunday launches first HSK Exam for the year
Easter Sunday launches first HSK Exam for the yearFor 31 people, Easter Sunday on April 9th, was being at the Confucius Institute in Auckland Chinese Exam Centre to sit the first Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) of the year. Held at the University...