NZ China Council member appointment – Paul Chin

The New Zealand China Council welcomes incoming National President of the New Zealand Chinese Association (NZCA) Paul Chin as an ex officio member.

Paul was elected as National President in July 2024, succeeding Jenny Too who resigned from the Council when she completed her own three-year term leading NZCA.

In addition to his national role Paul serves concurrently as president of the Waikato Chinese Association.  He is also a past trustee and chair of the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust.  Paul has a background in corporate governance, management and technical consultancy across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.  He is currently technical director and co-owner of his own company, Total Pavement Maintenance Systems Ltd.  Paul’s bio is here.

In welcoming Paul to the New Zealand China Council, Chair John McKinnon acknowledged the significance and value of the New Zealand Chinese Association’s involvement in the Council’s work.

“Chinese communities in New Zealand have deep-rooted ancestral, historical and present-day connections with China.  These personal and cultural links encapsulate the remarkable but sometimes difficult history of Chinese immigration to New Zealand, and are an important part of the current bilateral relationship. It is therefore highly appropriate that the national leader of the New Zealand Chinese Association sits on our Council alongside the many other sectors of our society with a strong interest in the bilateral relationship”, John McKinnon said.”

John McKinnon also thanked Jenny Too for her contributions to the Council during her tenure.  “Like Paul, Jenny balanced her national and regional NZCA roles and brought the mana of her community and the NZCA to the Council.  I wish her well in her future professional and personal endeavours.”