On August 24, Consul General He Ying was invited to attend the opening ceremony of Old Municipal Chambers & Frank Worsley Antarctic Research Library. Together with Christchurch Acting Mayor Victoria Henstock, City Councillor Sam MacDonald, Manager of Civic & International Relations Duncan Sandeman, former Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament and Patron of the New Zealand China Friendship Society Sir David Carter, and Chaiman of City of Christchurch Trust Sam Rofe, Consul General He witnessed the opening of the Old Municipal Chambers and the library.

Consul General He thanked Sam Rofe and the Trust for their support of Rewi Alley Memorial Museum, and expressed that the Consulate General is willing to work hand in hand with the Turst to carry forward the spirit of Rewi Alley and deepen China-New Zealand friendship.

In his speech, Sir David Carter outlined the background and significance of the establishment of Rewi Alley Memorial Museum, encouraging more people to visit the Museum, learn about Rewi Alley's story, and carry forward New Zealand-China friendship.