Though Wong had connections in New Zealand (his great grandfather and his grandfather were in New Zealand for a long time before returning to China) before he migrated, he exercised that option only when his sister sponsored him into the country, for better career prospects. He arrived in New Zealand in 1972 and after toiling as a kitchen hand in a hotel and as a worker in a carpet company for almost three years, the entrepreneur in him surfaced. http://www.asianzbc.co.nz/story/15june2002/strategy.asp

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Producing four tonnes of chips an hour is busy work for Steven Wong. But the hard-working East Tamaki factory owner doesn't stop there. Mr Wong has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen's Birthday honours for his services to the Chinese community. He works six days a week but still finds time to help new migrants in his spare time. The multi-millionaire from China has been president of the United Chinese Association of New Zealand for the past 11 years. Mr Wong uses his established business Fresher Foods to help raise funds for the Chinese community. http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/5126533/A-voice-for-Chinese-migrants Photo from Stuff PIP BOURKE/Eastern Courier CHIP OF THE BLOCK: Steven Wong, who has recently been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, says his strong work ethic runs in the family.

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