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Jean Hing unveiling street sign, August 2007

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Jean Hing unveiling street sign, August 2007

Jean Young (nee Hing) and son Robert unveil the first Chinese script road sign in New Zealand in Otaki in 2007. The sign acknowledges the contribution Chinese have made to the community over more than 80 years. Many were originally market gardeners.

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Kapiti Coast District Council

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Malcolm McKinnon. 'Place names', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
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