In this article we talk to the creators of their IN TOUCH Arts Commission work Walking Away and discuss why the tango is so popular among Asian communities in New Zealand and around the world.
Eat the Kiwi an amazing career appetiser for Kiwi intern
Otago University graduate Cooper Jamieson says his online internship with NZ food distribution company Eat the Kiwi opened his eyes to the possibility of forging a career in Asia.
Education/News
Drumming up Asia learning in schools
Classrooms around the motu reverberated with the sound of taiko drumming thanks to a new Foundation programme bringing Asia-focussed activities to New Zealand schools.
Research/News
NZ business must delve deeper and adapt if we're to thrive in Asia - Christchurch hui
NZ needs to find new ways of building business connections with Asia and look beyond purely transactional relationships if this country is to make the most of opportunities in the region.
Leadership Network Singapore Hui 2023 – call for applications
The Foundation is excited to offer up to 14 Leadership Network members a chance to visit Singapore in March for the 2023 Singapore Hui.
Arts/Grant
Arts Project Fund
The arts project fund supports New Zealand professional arts companies, events and organisations to deliver projects that will grow New Zealanders' awareness and knowledge of Asian arts.
Business/Internship
Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency internship, Thailand
This is a unique opportunity for third- and fourth-year undergraduate/post-graduate students in aerospace, electrical, mechanical or computer engineering students to work in the space industry.
Media/Grant
Media travel grants
Our media travel grants programme offers New Zealand journalists the chance to travel independently to Asia to research and prepare stories – to help demystify Asia for New Zealand audiences.
The Foundation is looking back to a programme of work we conducted in 2003 to gauge just how far New Zealand has come with developing its relationships in Asia and what we need to do to progress them.
Research/News
Twenty-five years of New Zealanders’ views of Asia
After 25 years of polling, the New Zealanders’ Perceptions of Asia and Asian Peoples survey shows that New Zealanders feel more strongly part of Asia.
