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Post by NZBC on Dec 31, 2008 15:48:32 GMT 12
Gerald Joe Wong, Palmerston North, for services to the Chinese community THE QUEEN'S SERVICE MEDAL
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Post by NZBC on Dec 31, 2008 15:53:36 GMT 12
Making connections
By LAURA JACKSON - Manawatu Standard | Wednesday, 31 December 2008
More than 20 years of service to the Chinese community in the Manawatu has seen Gerald Wong awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
Mr Wong has helped connect the Palmerston North and ethnic communities through his role as president of the Manawatu New Zealand Chinese Association.
Before taking up the role of president he was the association's treasurer, secretary and branch representative.
He is also the association's representative on the Manawatu Ethnic Council.
The council look after the needs of the ethnic community and works closely with police, schools and Massey University to ensure the integration of new settlers into the community.
Mr Wong's current project is as chairman of the New Zealand Chinese Association's aged Chinese pilot project.
His work also extends beyond the Chinese community. Mr Wong, a chartered accountant, works with local iwi groups and other Maori communities.
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