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What is Sister Cities?

The concept of Sister City relationships dates back to post World War II - its purpose being to increase international understanding and foster world peace by increasing communication and exchanges across Nation's borders.

In more recent times, the concept of Sister City relationships and local government, has included a wide range of exchange activities under the headings of education, culture, sports, tourism, technology, economy and trade.

These contacts have been calculated to be worth nearly $55-million a year in tourism and cultural -exchange dollars alone. 

For more information go to  www.sistercities.org.nz

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What is our initiative?

The Far North District Councils initiative is developing Friendships, Economic, Cultural and Educational exchanges.

Primarily the focus has been on the Friendship, Cultural and Educational exchanges.  There is potential to expand on the Economic exchanges.

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Who are our Sister Cities?

Currently the Sister Cities the Far North District  has developed friendships with are Liaoning Province in China, Yuasa Town in Japan and Duncan City in Canada.

For more information on these towns go to:

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Sister Cities and our Schools

Currently Kerikeri High school has an Exchange Program  with Taikyu High School in Yuasa, Japan and this program has been running successfully, with a strong friendship between the two cities.

Educational exchanges are currently being explored with Liaoning Province, China.

Northland College in Kaikohe Te Ropu Ara Whanui Kapa Haka Group are currently fundraising for their group to go to Duncan City, Canada in 2003 on a performance exchange.

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Photo Gallery

Click here to view some photos taken at the Sister Cities Conference 2005

Liaoning Province China

Liaoning Normal University
 Liaoning Normal University
Dalian Harbour Square Dalian Harbour Square
North Canal, Shenyang City
 North Canal, Shenyang City
Shenyang city Qingnian Street night scene Shenyang city Qingnian Street night scene
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Yuasa Town, Japan

Her worship the Mayor and the Mayor of Yuasa Town Japan
 Her worship the Mayor and the Mayor of Yuasa Town Japan
Delegates from Yuasa visit at Far North District Council Offices. Delegates from Yuasa visit at Far North District Council Offices.

From left - Masaaki Yokoya (Chairman) Hisatake Tsumaki (Mayor) Hiromu Sakamoto (Planning Section director) all of Yuasa Council.
Kerikeri Highschool students doing a performance for the Yuasa visit.
 Kerikeri Highschool students doing a performance for the Yuasa visit.
The Mayor of Yuasa Town: Hisatake Tsumaki Thanking one of the Kerikeri High School students The Mayor of Yuasa Town: Hisatake Tsumaki Thanking one of the Kerikeri High School students
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Duncan City, Canada

Duncan City Canada - City Hall

Duncan City Canada - City Hall
Totem Poles displayed at Quw'utsun' culteral centre - Duncan City Canada
 Totem Poles displayed at Quw'utsun' culteral centre - Duncan City Canada
Totem Poles displayed at Quw'utsun' culteral centre - Duncan City Canada
 Totem Poles displayed at Quw'utsun' culteral centre - Duncan City Canada
Totem Poles displayed at Quw'utsun' culteral centre - Duncan City Canada
 Totem Poles displayed at Quw'utsun' culteral centre - Duncan City Canada
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For further general information please contact us using our normal contact details.
Our Sister Cities Around the World