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Richard Joseph with Lebanon's Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil

12th April 2017

The President of the Cedars of Lebanon Club Inc Dunedin, Richard Joseph proudly presenting Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil with two of the books the Dunedin Lebanese community has published; Lebanon’s Children and Scattered Cedars, at a Gala Dinner held in Auckland in April 2017.  

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Wellington Invite for the visit of Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs & Emigrants Gebran Bassil
21st March 2017

It's with great pleasure and excitement that we announce that the Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs & Emigrants, H.E. Mr. Gebran Bassil, is visiting Wellington on Wednesday 5 April 2017. Members of the Lebanese community in Wellington and the rest of New Zealand are invited to meet His Excellency at …

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Award for Digitisation Centre at Dunedin Public Libraries
25th November 2016

We are extremely proud to inform you all that the Dunedin Public Libraries was awarded the Community Builder Award at the 2016 National Digital Forum conference yesterday, for “forging an important relationship with the Cedars of Lebanon, the local Lebanese community in Dunedin to create a digitisation centre for …

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Lebanese Independence Day Celebration in Auckland
4th November 2016

Hi Everyone, Below is a link to an event being held in Auckland on 26th of November for Lebanese Independence Day. If you're in Auckland, we encourage you to pop along for plenty of delicious traditional food, and a celebration of our heritage. Our President, Richard Joseph will be talking …

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Refugee Driving Lessons
21st September 2016

Afife Harris has sought funding from the Otago Motor Club Trust (handover of $3000 cheque featured in the photo) in order to assist her in providing free driving lessons to as many new refugees as possible.  Such a wonderful initiative and once again Afife is doing our community proud …

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At Gemmayze St Restaurant before the banquet, (left to right) Sky Ataya in the baby capsule, Gabe Ataya, Henriette and Elias Nakhle, Richard Joseph, John Farry, Lyn Joseph and Sally Ataya. Little did we know what treats were in store.

Gemmayze St Restaurant

18th August 2016

I’m very mindful as I write this that every Lebanese person thinks their mother is the best cook, but I’m going out on a limb to say that if you want to taste the best Lebanese cuisine in the country (or anywhere for that matter) Gemmayze St Restaurant in …

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A Tribute: Pamela Diana Farry
18th August 2016

A tribute to the life and times of Pamela Diana Farry (nee Duff), cherished wife, beloved mother, treasured nana and special friend to all who knew her. It has been compiled by her husband John and her children, Emma, Joseph, Annabel, Claudia and Olivia with love and gratitude. …

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President's Report - 2016
8th August 2016
President's Report

Please click on the following link to read Richard Joseph's President's report for 2016. View Report  

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Afife Harris awarded Paul Harris Fellowship
4th July 2016

A huge congratulations to Afife Harris who was awarded a Paul Harris fellowship by Dunedin North Rotary President John Campbell for services to the community. Afife works very hard for the NEV Multi cultural group, as well as many other organisations. This is a very special award for a …

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The On-Going Positive Effects from The Gathering
3rd July 2016

Richard received this wonderful letter from Gaylene St John on behalf of her family, recognising the wonderful long-term positive consequences from The Gathering reunion that was held in Dunedin in 2011.  Thank you for taking the time to write this letter, it is much appreciated and we are so …

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