HISTORY OF THE FIRST CHINESE CHURCHES IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

On Saturday, 15th March a successful book launch was held at the Wellington Anglican Chinese Mission Church for “Rich Treasure in Alien Soil - Chinese Churches & Poll Tax in Aotearoa New Zealand 1865- 1960” by Rev Stuart Vogel.

Speakers included Rodney Wong Trust Chair of the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust, Pastor Henry Yap & Reverend Jimmy Luey from the Wellington Anglican Chinese Mission Church and author Reverend Stuart Vogel. Questions were invited from the audience, which Reverend Stuart answered.

It was a very fruitful occasion attended by 60 people, including Chinese community leaders, Church leaders, past and present Chinese Poll Tax  Heritage Trust trustees, guests and supporters.

The book is available for purchase from: fundraising.acpc@gmail.com