Michael Huang and wife Winnie, both from China, bought Oppies Fish & Chips in 1996. Michael spent many years as a Chinese cuisine chef prior to coming to New Zealand in 1990 while Winnie was a familiar face in the New Zealand Tourism industry.
Although he knew nothing about this Kiwi style of food, Michael has a committed personality to everything he takes on. Michael was determined to learn all about this iconic Kiwi style food in his new adopted country which he has now called home for a quarter of a century.
Michael is a devoted family man with strong family values and has three Kiwi children, all born and bred in New Zealand. When you meet Michael, you know immediately you can trust him. He is sincere, humble, well-mannered and will go out of his way to help wherever and whenever he can.