Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin is flanked by the Chinese ambassador Zhang Yuanyuan and Prime Minister Helen Clark as they cut the ribbon.
Anglican Bishop of Dunedin George Connor splashes water during a blessing ceremony.
The guests enter the garden.
Invited guests listen to speeches.
Peter Chin and Helen Clark tour the Garden.
The Chinese ambassador to New Zealand and the Prime Minister attend a blessing ceremony at the Dunedin Chinese Garden. Photos by Gerard O'Brien.