Intern gains hands-on experience of Philippines renewable energy sector
Auckland University engineering student Krychelle Espinosa describes her experiences living in the Philippines over the summer break and interning at alternative energy company Alternergy.
Education/News
Stepping out of the comfort zone - teaching English in S.Korea
Havelock North Intermediate teacher Jane Bassett recounts her experiences in South Korea teaching an intensive English course to students from rural families.
CEO Update
Suzannah Jessep's April 2024 CEO Update
This week I'm in Singapore as part of the New Zealand Prime Minister’s delegation to Southeast Asia, which will also take in Thailand and the Philippines.
Sports/News
Winter Youth Olympics internship wins hands down
Alisha Gilmore Zuschlag describes interning at Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics as a "life changing and career defining experience".
Media release
New internships a gateway into Singapore's tech innovation hub
New Zealand university students and recent graduates will soon be able to experience Singapore's deep-tech sector through internships with Singapore start-ups.
Arts/News
Illustrator's India visit shines light on Anglo-Indian heritage
Mural artist and illustrator Guy Howard-Smith recounts his visit to India to conduct research for a children's book on Anglo-Indian history, and learn about his own history in the process.
Business/News
Intern delighted by Seoul's "dynamic duality"
When Fine Koloamatangi landed in Seoul late last year, she wasn't merely an intern arriving in an unfamiliar city; she was a K-pop devotee embarking on a journey to the home of the musical genre.
Leadership journeys
Rethinking Leadership Hui: "lightening captured in a bottle"
"There is something so electric about being in a room full of people who share your drive, values, passion, and dedication to better our communities," writes Leadership Network member Jess Chong.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Network member at home with his multicultural "superpower"
Joshua Peauafi can be seen as an “edge walker”. His dad is from Tonga, his mum from Aotearoa New Zealand, and he grew up in Upper Hutt, navigating the space where those two cultures merge.
Sports/News
Softball tour illuminates Japan to Under 15 girls
A three-week tour of Japan to compete in the Under 15 Women's Softball World Cup saw the New Zealand team grow as players and people, writes Softball NZ's Tania Giles.
Arts grants
New Zealand artists to explore Asia opportunities
Seventeen New Zealand-based artists have been selected as recipients of the latest round of Asia New Zealand Foundation's Arts Practitioners Fund.
Leadership Network
Young New Zealand leaders heading to Hanoi
Fourteen members of the Foundation’s Leadership Network will be travelling to Hanoi this month to learn about Vietnam and make connections.
