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REWI ALLEY MUSEUM

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Rewi Alley Museum

The Rewi Alley Museum in Christchurch is dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of one of New Zealand’s most influential global citizens. Through immersive storytelling and multimedia installations, the museum highlights Alley’s humanitarian work, literary contributions, and lifelong relationship with China.

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The establishment of this Rewi Alley Museum is intended to let more people, especially the younger generation, learn about the story of Rewi Alley.

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"Who was he?"
"Why was he famous?"
"What did he do?"


We hope some answers can be found here.

 

He was one of the earliest builders of friendship between New Zealand and China, and won the respect of people from both countries. He was awarded the Queen's Service Order (QSO) by the New Zealand Government, honorary citizenship of Beijing and Gansu Province, and was recognized among the "Top Ten International Friends of China". He is remembered as an old and true friend of the Chinese people.

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The New Zealand-China relationship has since come a long way and continues to grow on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit. These achievements are inseparable from Rewi's lifelong dedication to friendship between Kiwis and Chinese and to building people-to-people relationships, which are vital for greater understanding between those of different cultures.

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Rewi Alley's journey - from his New Zealand roots to his remarkable achievements in China - reflects a life of humility, compassion, and dedication to education, friendship, and peace. His legacy endures as a symbol of understanding, friendship and cooperation between nations.

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Rewi Alley Museum Structures

Trust

Rewi Alley Museum Charitable Trust. Registration number:  CC64003

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  • Davis Carter

  • Graeme Tinkler

  • Brett O'Riley (Chairperson)

  • Ethan Hill

  • Victoria Henstock

  • Madame He

  • Vicky Lu (Executive Secretary)

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Management Committee

This committee is responsible for the day to day operation of the museum. Committee members: 

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  • Brett O’Riley

  • Chris Goodwin

  • Dave Adamson

  • David Carter    

  • Ethan Hill

  • Graeme Tinkler

  • Vivien Qin
     

Advisory Committee

This committee is responsible to ensure that the museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the life, work and legacy of Rewi Alley and his contributions to New Zealand-China relations. Committee members: 

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  • Deng Bangzhen

  • Eric Livingstone

  • Jackson Stuart

  • Lu Bo

  • Sarah Stuart

  • William Qiu

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The New Zealand China Friendship Society

The New Zealand China Friendship Society has had 70 years experience working with China. This has given us strong connections and good contacts.

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We have a reputation in China and in New Zealand for fostering people-to-people links, whether through sister-cities, sister-schools, friendship associations at all levels, or personal communication.

 

The Aims of the New Zealand China Friendship Society are:

  • To promote friendship, understanding and goodwill between the peoples of China and New Zealand by encouraging visits and exchanges of ideas, information, culture and trade between the two countries

  • To foster interest in and promote the study of China, its history, culture, political and social structures – past and present

  • To support specific aid projects in China

  • To promote the study of the Chinese language by New Zealanders and advanced English studies in this country by Chinese

  • To foster on-going development of all sister-city links between New Zealand and China

  • To assist both visiting students and new migrants from China requiring help to fit in to New Zealand society

Contact us

For all enquiries about the society and the museum, including governance, promotion and sponsorship, use the contact us form. 

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