Chinese New Zealander

Why I’m visiting the iwi who protected the remains of my Chinese ancestor

“Having this connection that transcends time and cultures as well is unique.”

How celebrating our food brought me closer to my Chinese culture and family

"Our Chinese parents are often proud of us in ways they cannot say. Especially to us. "

Grappling with my Chinese name

Auckland-based writer and actor Celine Dam has a complicated relationship with her Chinese name. At age 12, she gave herself the name Celine, so she could…