Originally Posted by
yokozuma
Ah yes I see that now, so much different information online!
We'll be in New Zealand in July, according to the China Embassy there Non-New Zealand passport holders can apply for visas there.
I'll have to call them to confirm but from reading this should cover a single entry 1st September and exit 10th September.

This is not what I read on the embassy's website:
http://www.chinaembassy.org.nz/eng/lsqz/prcd/t39420.htm
"(3) Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship)"