83rd Conference Dinner – Dominion Federation of NZ Chinese Commercial Growers

The Dominion Federation of NZ Chinese Commercial Growers proudly hosted its 83rd Conference Dinner at the Grand Park Restaurant, Alexandra Park. Over 250 members, supporters, and horticulture industry leaders gathered to celebrate achievements, network, and strengthen the New Zealand Chinese growers’ community.

Celebrating NZ Chinese Growers and the Horticulture Community

The 83rd Conference Dinner was a night of connection, recognition, and celebration. Attendees enjoyed meaningful discussions, networking opportunities, and the celebration of the Federation’s long-standing contribution to New Zealand horticulture.

Certificate of Advocacy Award – Honouring Jeffery Turner

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Certificate of Advocacy Award to Jeffery Turner, in recognition of his outstanding support and contribution to the Federation and the wider NZ horticulture community.

Acknowledging Our Sponsors and Supporters

We sincerely thank all our sponsors whose support ensures the success of the Federation and its initiatives:

Platinum Sponsors

Fresh Direct - https://www.freshdirect.co.nz/
Manukau Toyota Group - https://www.toyota.co.nz/Pukekohe-toyota/

All Sponsors

We are grateful to all long-standing sponsors, whose contributions at every level strengthen the Federation and support the growth of NZ Chinese commercial growers.

Special Guests

We were honoured to welcome:

Nancy Lu MP - https://www.national.org.nz/team/nancylu
Dr Carlos Cheung MP for Mt Roskill - https://www.national.org.nz/team/carloscheung
Hon Paul Goldsmith - https://www.national.org.nz/team/paulgoldsmith

Your time, encouragement, and engagement made the night even more memorable and reinforced the strong relationship between the Federation and New Zealand’s ethnic communities.

Acknowledging Life Members and Long-Term Supporters

We extend our heartfelt thanks to life members and new life members Ginny Sue & Jacky Young, who have supported the Federation for over 20 years. Your dedication has been instrumental in sustaining our NZ Chinese growers’ community.

Event Production & Photography

A special thank you to:

Joylynn from Hidden Joy Studio NZ for capturing the night in stunning photographs: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenjoysstudionz
Damian & the Multi Media Systems team for stage setup and technical support: https://www.multi-media.co.nz/
Lena from Grand Park Restaurant, Alexandra Park, keeping everyone fed and happy - https://grandparkrestaurant.co.nz/

Photo Gallery – Relive the 83rd Conference Dinner

Experience the memorable moments of the night by visiting our photo gallery.

Thank You

The 83rd Conference Dinner would not have been possible without the support of our members, sponsors, political leaders, and the wider horticulture community. Your participation strengthens our Federation and ensures that NZ Chinese growers continue to thrive.