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What’s on and what’s coming up
Delegations, volunteer intakes, classes and community activities. Dates are confirmed here before we promote them elsewhere. To register interest, use the contact link for each listing – there are no online payments on this page.
Business delegation to Jiangxi, China
When: March 2027, after Chinese New Year. Exact dates to be confirmed.
Where: Nanchang, Xinyu and Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province
Hosted by the Jiangxi Provincial Foreign Affairs Office and the Department of Commerce. The programme includes time in Nanchang, a visit to Xinyu to learn about its local government-owned supermarket, and Jiujiang to visit the cross-border e-commerce free trade zone. There will be business matching events and sessions on e-commerce and marketing trends in China.
What is included: Everything in Jiangxi is included: business matching, official meetings and learning sessions, local travel, accommodation and meals on the programme. Airfares to and from China are not included, and neither are visas, travel insurance or personal costs.
Cost: $3,000 + GST per person, plus flights. This is a special offer because the delegation is part of the Bay of Plenty–Jiangxi relationship. We confirm your place and the final details in writing before you commit.
Closing date: Please register interest by the end of November 2026. Exact dates for March 2027 are still to be confirmed.
China Volunteer Programme – Intake 1, 2027
When: 14 March to 13 June 2027. Applications open 3 months before the start date.
Where: Host universities and high schools in China, with preparation in New Zealand
A three-month cultural exchange as a volunteer classroom assistant in China, with training and support before, during and after.
What is included: The programme is free. Flights, visa support, insurance, accommodation and training are covered, and Beijing New Bridge provides a living-allowance stipend of ¥400 (about NZ$90) a week. See the programme page for full details.
Cost: Free to take part. You pay for your own travel to training sessions and personal spending.
China Volunteer Programme – Intake 2, 2027
When: 15 September to 11 December 2027. Applications open 3 months before the start date.
Where: Host universities and high schools in China, with preparation in New Zealand
A second 2027 intake for volunteers who cannot travel in March.
What is included: As for Intake 1. See the China Volunteer Programme page for what is covered and who can apply.
Cost: Free to take part. You pay for your own travel to training sessions and personal spending.
Free Chinese classes – Napier and Whakatāne
When: Ongoing. Please ask for current times and venues.
Where: Napier and Whakatāne
Friendly community Chinese classes for beginners and improvers. All welcome.
What is included: Tuition as advertised for each class. Please ask if materials or venue costs apply.
Cost: Free. Please confirm when you register, as venues and times can change.