We're already into the end of the first quarter and start of autumn! Good to see many of you at the Greek Paniyiri last month and our AGM on 20 April.
We're also planning for our main event this year which is a Rembetiko live music evening in Spring.

We will miss Ketty Philips, long time member of HNZC, who left us last week.
She will be remembered for her invaluable assistance in her role as Treasurer, her passion for Greek history and activities in NZ, great cooking and for helping out with plenty of Greek events. Her generosity and laughter will be remembered by all of us.
Sincere condolences to her husband and HNZC President, David who has celebrated nearly 50 years with Ketty.

A reminder to pay your subscription fees please. Donations also gratefully received since we've not been able to have many events last year.
Details below from our Secretary and Treasurer, John, who's doing a sterling job.
Please deposit in the Hellenic New Zealand Congress Inc. account - 06-0582-0158704-000 with your initial(s) and last name, and Mmbr sub or donation as applicable in the code or reference field. The membership amount remains $25 single or $35 family.
An acknowledgment of the deposit will be sent to your email address. A formal receipt will be sent for donations over $5.
Lovely write up by Alexia Santamaria with mention of our regular sponsors, Oikos and The Olive Lady.
Our secretary, John, has been able to contact almost all those who've registered by email.
Please email hnzc.secretary@gmail.com if you have not received an email from him about the class date change to Thursday 29 July.

Less than a week to make your payment for our Greek Cooking Demo Class (22 July) by Thursday 15 July evening so that it comes through by Friday.
Please don't forget to email our secretary, John on hnzc.secretary@gmail.com once you've made your payment.
Here's the info:
Please pay by direct banking to the HNZC account (ANZ 06-0582-0158704-00), putting your initial and surname with "Cook 2021" as reference and email hnzc.secretary@gmail.com to say you've made the payment with your name and # of tickets purchased.
Tickets will not be sold at the door so please book in advance.
Our annual cooking class returns this year, with our popular demonstrator, Stella Bares.
She'll prepare a couple of dishes (more details later) in front of us for sampling. We will also have some nibbles on the table to enjoy while you're watching the demo.
Tickets $30 per person or $25 if you are a paid up member of HNZC.
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../hellenic-new.../wellington
Note: COVID-19 alert levels may change. We will hold the event if we can.
Otherwise we will reschedule to another date/time so your ticket will carry over. If the new date is not suitable, we will provide a refund.

We are a group of New Zealanders, some of Greek or Cypriot descent, who have a passion for all things Hellenic.
We support our local Hellenic community groups and have an ongoing programme to celebrate Hellenism, past or present.
The Hellenic New Zealand Congress (HNZC) started in 1994 and is based in Wellington.
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