"The history of the New Zealand Chinese began with Cantonese cabin steward Appo Hocton's arrival in Nelson in 1842. The Chinese comprise about 3.7% of today's New Zealand population: over 170,000 people. These include recent migrants primarily originating from China, but also many other parts of the world, with about one quarter being local-born.

Using more than 100 outstanding photographs sought throughout New Zealand, this book presents a visual introduction to the history of the Chinese in New Zealand over the past 175 years.

The photographic record is far from complete, but from the earliest times it depicts a people participating in the building of New Zealand, a young nation, through hard physical labour, self-sacrifice, determination and innovation. We wish readers to appreciate the profound impact of the unique way that photographers can tell and retell our past."--Publisher's information.

Text by Phoebe H. Li and photography by John B. Turner.

Published with funding from Chinese Institute for Overseas Chinese History Stories, Chinese Poll-tax Heritage Trust (New Zealand).

Many photographs featured are included in the exhibition 'Being Chinese in Aotearoa: A photographic journey'

Hardback

Parallel text in English and Chinese

ISBN 9787520102629