On 13 September, Consul General Chen Shijie attended and addressed the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Celebration hosted by the New Zealand Guangzhou Chinese Association Inc (NZGZCAI). Around 240 People attended the event, including New Zealand Member of Parliament Carlos Cheung, representatives of the Chinese community in the consular district and NZGZCAI members.

Chen extended his warm festival greetings and best wishes to the Chinese community. He spoke highly of the positive contributions NZGZCAI has made to bringing fellow compatriots together, strengthening ties with the hometown, and promoting people-to-people friendship between China and New Zealand. He encouraged the Chinese community to further play its role as a bridge and link, and make greater contributions to the development of China-New Zealand relations. Chen said that the Consulate-General will, as always, uphold the principle of people-centred diplomacy, provide the Chinese community with better and more efficient consular services, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.

The event was held in a lively and festive atmosphere, with guests gathering together to catch up with old friends and celebrate their friendship. NZGZCAI members also presented a range of entertaining performances.