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    Len Lye

    Len Lye is a controversial figure in New Zealand art, an internationally renowned and influential film-maker and kinetic sculptor who is seen by some as an outsider whose art has little relevance to the local tradition

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Poll tax imposed on Chinese

1881 Poll tax imposed on Chinese

The Chinese Immigrants Act of 1881 introduced a ‘poll tax’ of £10. Ships arriving in New Zealand could land only one Chinese passenger for each 10 tons of cargo. more...

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Chinese New Year - social studies activities

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  • Chinese in New Zealand (Steven Young)
  • Online poll tax records (Office of Ethnic Affairs)
  • Chinese in New Zealand: later settlement (Te Ara)
  • Immigration regulation (Te Ara)
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