About NZAA Inc.
About the New Zealand-Asia Association (NZAA) Inc. Formed in 1993.
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New Zealand Diversity Action Award
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The organiser of Viva Eclectika, NZAA Inc. was honoured to be one of the twelve recipients of the 2014 New Zealand Diversity Action Award presented by the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mataparae. The award recognizes NZAA’s outstanding contribution to diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We believe in the power of diversity, inclusiveness, intercultural connectedness, and mutual understanding.
Our Mission
At NZAA, our mission is to Promote Unity, Goodwill and Understanding between the people of Asia and New Zealand by encouraging people in the
diversity of their respective cultural backgrounds to work together on community projects.
Our Vision
To help promote positive race relations and harmony in the community through intercultural initiatives that are diverse, inclusive, and socially cohesive.
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Viva Eclectika: An Intercultural Dance and Music Challenge
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Viva Eclectika is an intercultural dance and music challenge organized by NZAA Inc., dedicated to realizing our vision of unity through diversity. Since its inception in 1999, Viva Eclectika has been held biennially with the invaluable support of the Race Relations Commissioner and his office.
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Over the years, Viva Eclectika has been an active participant in The New Zealand Diversity Action Programme. Our event has also been an integral part of the New Zealand Diversity Forum, even when the Forum takes place outside of Auckland.
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Our Patron:
Jessica Phuang QSM
We are pleased to announce Ms. Jessica Phuang, New Zealand Police’s first Ethnic Responsiveness Manager, as the new patron of the New Zealand-Asia Association (NZAA), succeeding the late Rt Rev Sir Paul Reeves.
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Jessica brings extensive experience in engaging ethnic communities to collaborate with the New Zealand Police, ensuring safety and well-being. She has supported NZAA Inc. and its intercultural project,
Viva Eclectika, for nearly three decades.
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Joining the NZ Police in 2003 as an Asian Liaison Officer, Jessica initiated the country's first Ethnic Advisory Board, amplifying ethnic voices. Her efforts earned her the Queen’s Service Medal in 2008 and numerous accolades, which include the Commissioner’s Commendation 2015, and the ANZ Migrant Award 2017. In 2020, she was promoted to the Ethnic Responsiveness Manager of Tamaki Makarau, and continues to lead and nurture ethnic representation
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Meet Our Team
At NZAA Inc., we are proud to have a diverse and dedicated team committed to promoting intercultural unity, goodwill, and understanding.
Founder-chairperson: Vivian Chow
Vice-chairperson: Julian Lopez
Secretary: Dadai Norman
Treasurer Erica Tu
Committee members: Ana Maria deVos Sanchez, Eva Adnams, Joseph Ngui, Katia Preuhs, Mouzghan Shaban, Teri Yang.