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What is unique about the street sign on Jean Hing Place?
What is unique about the street sign on Jean Hing Place?
Why was Jean Hing Place named after Jean Young?
Why was Jean Hing Place named after Jean Young?
What was the occupation of the Chinese community in Otaki?
What was the occupation of the Chinese community in Otaki?
What event led to the arrival of market gardeners in Otaki?
What event led to the arrival of market gardeners in Otaki?
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Who is mentioned as a significant personality in Otaki's local history?
Who is mentioned as a significant personality in Otaki's local history?
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What other group of market gardeners is mentioned in the article as being present in Otaki?
What other group of market gardeners is mentioned in the article as being present in Otaki?
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What is the significance of Jean Hing Place in the context of New Zealand?
What is the significance of Jean Hing Place in the context of New Zealand?
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What was the occupation of Jean Young's family?
What was the occupation of Jean Young's family?
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What is Ron Proctor's role in the Kapiti Coast District Council?
What is Ron Proctor's role in the Kapiti Coast District Council?
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What is the historical significance of the railroad between Foxton and Wellington?
What is the historical significance of the railroad between Foxton and Wellington?
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What group of people is being acknowledged by the council in Otaki?
What group of people is being acknowledged by the council in Otaki?
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What is a potential area of research in the future, according to Ron Proctor?
What is a potential area of research in the future, according to Ron Proctor?
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Study Notes
Bi-lingual Street Sign in New Zealand
- A bi-lingual street sign in Cantonese and English has been installed on Jean Hing Place in a new subdivision on the Kapiti coast, a potential first for New Zealand.
Jean Hing Place and the Young Family
- Jean Hing Place is named after local Jean Young, whose family arrived in Otaki about 100 years ago.
- Jean Young's Christian name is Hing, and the street sign is a tribute to the Chinese community who have worked hard in the area since the 19th century.
The Chinese Community in Otaki
- The Young family, including Jean's parents, paid the poll tax, but the records have not been found.
- The Chinese community in Otaki has contributed significantly to the area's development, including supplying Wellington markets and later the American forces and other armed forces during World War Two.
Market Gardeners and Local History
- The Hing's market garden is now the site of a new subdivision, according to Kapiti Coast District Council historian Ron Proctor.
- The market gardeners came to the area after the railroad between Foxton and Wellington was opened.
- Local history is rich with personalities, including Te Rauparaha, and the council is acknowledging the area's multi-cultural heritage.
Other Ethnic Groups in the Area
- Italian market gardeners also worked in the area, and they may be researched in the future.
Bi-lingual Street Sign in New Zealand
- A bi-lingual street sign in Cantonese and English has been installed on Jean Hing Place in a new subdivision on the Kapiti coast, a potential first for New Zealand.
Jean Hing Place and the Young Family
- Jean Hing Place is named after local Jean Young, whose family arrived in Otaki about 100 years ago.
- Jean Young's Christian name is Hing, and the street sign is a tribute to the Chinese community who have worked hard in the area since the 19th century.
The Chinese Community in Otaki
- The Young family, including Jean's parents, paid the poll tax, but the records have not been found.
- The Chinese community in Otaki has contributed significantly to the area's development, including supplying Wellington markets and later the American forces and other armed forces during World War Two.
Market Gardeners and Local History
- The Hing's market garden is now the site of a new subdivision, according to Kapiti Coast District Council historian Ron Proctor.
- The market gardeners came to the area after the railroad between Foxton and Wellington was opened.
- Local history is rich with personalities, including Te Rauparaha, and the council is acknowledging the area's multi-cultural heritage.
Other Ethnic Groups in the Area
- Italian market gardeners also worked in the area, and they may be researched in the future.
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A bi-lingual street sign in Cantonese and English is installed in Kapiti coast, New Zealand, to pay tribute to the Chinese community. The street, Jean Hing Place, is named after a local resident whose family arrived in Otaki about 100 years ago. The poll tax, a controversial issue, is also mentioned in the context.
