Asia After Five: Pacific New Zealanders’ perspectives on Asia report launch
Christchurch 8041
Join us in Christchurch for this in-person presentation and discussion of our latest report, Perceptions of Asia: Pacific New Zealanders’ Perspectives.
This event will explore key findings from the research, including:
How do Pacific New Zealanders view Asia and its role in the Pacific?
Where do Pacific New Zealanders see the biggest opportunities for regional cooperation?
What are the key concerns and challenges shaping these perspectives?
What do those of Pacific heritage see as the strongest similarities between Pacific and Asian cultures?
Why are Pacific New Zealanders more engaged with art, culture and entertainment from Asia than non-Pacific New Zealanders?
This event is free to attend, but please RSVP via Humantix for catering purposes.
About the speakers
Dr Ashalyna Noa
Pesetā Dr Ashalyna Noa is of Samoan descent (Safotu, Lepa, Savalalo, Vaoala) and was born and raised in Ōtautahi Christchurch. She is a lecturer at the University of Canterbury's Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, where she completed her PhD. She also serves on the National Executive of P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. Inc as the Southern Vice-President.
Dr Tara Ross
Tara Ross is a senior lecturer and head of the journalism program at the University of Canterbury, where she is also a research fellow with the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies.
Dr James To
Dr James To is the Foundation's South Island and Track II programme manager. He has an academic background in Asian languages (Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese), political science and commerce. He has lectured in Northeast Asian foreign policy and is an active researcher of the overseas Chinese diaspora and is currently National Secretary of the New Zealand Chinese Association.
Dr Serena Kelly
Dr Serena Kelly is a senior lecturer in international relations and political science at the University of Canterbury and focuses on the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific, EU-Asia Relations, media and perception studies, trade, diplomacy and public diplomacy.
