Indonesia at ‘Connectivity Crossroads’ as regional powers jostle for influence
Indonesia finds itself having to balance the benefits of foreign capital investment in major infrastructure projects and protecting its own strategic interests, writes research grantee Jackson Calder.
Entrepreneurship/News
Māori entrepreneur looks to Vietnam blockchain technology to connect whānau
Entrepreneur Kaye-Maree Dunn is looking to connect with a Vietnamese research and development company to help develop an online tool to assist Māori investigate their geneology.
Media/News
Intern's passion for journalism opens doors in Indonesia
NZME journalist Katie Harris says studying Bahasa Indonesia and interning for global news agency APF was a life changing experience that made her reconsider the way she approaches journalism.
Interested in gaining first-hand experience of Asia?
Find out about all the opportunities we offer, including grants, residences and internships.
Research/Grant
Postgraduate research grants
Each year, the Asia New Zealand Foundation offers three postgraduate research grants of $5,000.
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.
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.
Resources/Resource
Distance learning resources: Explore the Philippines
This Y4-7 social studies mini-unit has been designed for students to learn at home (or in the classroom) by working independently on differentiated learning activities to explore the Philippines.
Resources/Resource
Have you had your rice yet?
Year 10 Food Technology unit explores the importance of rice as a staple food in Asian Cultures. Students will investigate the impact of rice on the cultures of Japan and India.
Resources/Resource
A day in the life of a Japanese high school student
This physical education unit explores the differences in lifestyles of students in New Zealand and Japan.
People links central to the New Zealand-India relationship
A new report from the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono highlights the dynamic connections between New Zealand and India – and outlines plenty of opportunities to grow the relationship.
With many New Zealanders’ eyes on Japan for the Rugby World Cup, a new report commissioned by the Foundation explores whether enough has been done to sustain the relationship off the field.
