In a country that maximises efficiencies and structure to run like clockwork, at times Japan-based intern Arjun Prakesh's more relaxed approach to life makes him feel like a round peg in a square hole
Sports/News
Wheel Blacks take up taiko challenge in Japan
We talk to Wheel Black Cody Everson about playing wheelchair rugby in Japan and learning about and having a go at taiko drumming.
TrackII/News
Raisina Dialogue: The importance of diplomacy in a 'complex' 2020
This year’s Raisina Dialogue was a space for global leaders to hammer out the most challenging geopolitical and geo-economic issues facing the world today, writes the Foundation's Suzannah Jessep.
Leadership/News
Leadership Network members' 360-degree view of Bangladesh
Philanthropic Kiwis have been able to tour aid projects they support in far-flung corners of Bangladesh, thanks to a travel grant from the Foundation and some DIY cardboard virtual reality headsets.
Arts/News
India poetry congress a gathering of brothers and sisters for NZ poet
We talk to poet Doc Drumheller, the editor and publisher of art magazine Catalyst, about attending the 39th World Congress of Poets (WCP) in Bhubaneswar, India.
Education/News
Language exchange opens doors to Japanese culture
A fascination with Japanese history and culture inspired Yalu Zhou to travel to Japan to study Japanese language. She says to truly know a culture you must understand its language, and vice versa.
Business/News
Intern finds a story behind everything in China
Intern Meghan Price says trying to figure out why things were done a certain way in China taught her to look to their heritage for answers.
News/News
Simon Draper's February 2020 update
It would be fair to say that the novel coronavirus – now named Covid-19 – has been making our work at the Asia New Zealand Foundation a bit more challenging.
Research/News
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.
Leadership/News
Leadership Network member
building ethical cosmetics brand
Kiwi makeup brand and social enterprise Indigo and Iris is looking to Asia to source its next cosmetic offering for conscious consumers. It’s a business move that’s surprised CEO and Leadership Networ
Entrepreneurship/News
Thailand visit helps hat designer break into Asia
Adrien Taylor says being part of a Foundation trip to Thailand in 2018 helped him see the full potential of Asia for his business and was the start of an ongoing relationship with the region.
Arts/News
East Meets West in Wellington
The three women who founded Wellington’s Chinese New Year Festival reflect on how it has developed since the early days and talk about the significance of perennial festival favourite East Meet West.
