Mr. Steven Wong, the president of the Federation of Chinese Associations in New Zealand, has made selfless contributions to New Zealand.
Everyone will remember his valuable legacy of charitable spirit for both the present and future generations.
Mr. Wong’s dedication to charity is well-known. In 2020, Steven, together with various branches of the Federation of Chinese Associations and The Lion Foundation, jointly donated the first ambulance to St John Ambulance of New Zealand.
In 2022, the second ambulance was fully funded by Mr. Wong himself at a cost of $185,000.00. This ambulance has long been put into service in the Waiuku area.
On August 14, 2024, an ambulance fully funded by Steven himself with a donation of $315,000.00 was officially completed and put into use.
This ambulance will serve in the Auckland area!Richard Blundell, Board Representative for St John Northern Region in New Zealand, presented the Honorary Certificate signed by the Governor-General of New Zealand to Mr. Wong.
Old friend Hon George Hawkins (former Member of Parliament, First Minister of Ethnic Affairs / Minister of Police / Minister of Internal Affairs) learned of today's charity event and voluntarily offered to attend and support this good cause!
The following shares various activities of Mr. Steven Wong's kindness and virtue with the public, reflecting his benevolent and generous spirit:On February 22, 2011, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Christchurch (in the South Island), New Zealand, killing 181 people, After the earthquake, no matter where the victims were from or what ethnicity they were, it pierced Mr. Wong's heart. He immediately initiated a charity fundraising dinner. On the evening of the 27th, a charity sale fundraising event was held for the earthquake-stricken area. The caring people who participated in the fundraising event showed great love and quickly raised more than NZD 200,000.Mr. Steven Wong delivered a speech at the event.The then-Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, delivered a speech.The then-Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, signed the auction items.The then-Consul General, Huaju Liao, delivered a speech.Wherever there is hardship in both New Zealand and China, Mr. Steven Wong can be seen. He either sponsors alone or gathers associations to extend a helping hand, delivering “love” to the places where “ love” is most needed!
