Tēnā anō koe. As I’m sure you’re all aware, this week is Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Education/News
International programme connecting students online
A reciprocal exchange programme that builds online connections between classrooms in New Zealand with those in Asia recently saw six Indonesian teachers visit NZ schools.
Sports/News
First XV Japan trip a 'jump into the unknown'
With only one person out of a group of 32 having travelled there before before, Saint Peter's College First XV's trip to Japan was always going to be an incredible learning experience.
Arts/News
Funding announced for arts grants
Asia-themed art installations and shows are set to make a big impact thanks to new grants from the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono.
Business/News
Intern's China appetiser has her wanting more
Over the course of her internship in Shanghai, Cleo Gilmour discovered that New Zealanders' perceptions of China need updating to account for the massive changes the county is undergoing.
Leadership/News
Leadership Network member helping bring Māori perspectives to the table
When Shannon Goldsmith hung up his rugby boots after an OE spent playing footy in England, Ireland and Australia, he turned to judo.
Sports/News
Sports tour provides fascinating insights into Japan
The Foundation's sports adviser Kirsty Sharp writes about her first visit to Japan, which she took earlier this year as part of the Japan Sports Forum.
Media/News
First reporting trip to China an enlightening experience
Radio New Zealand reporter John Gerritsen travelled to explore the impact of the diaspora of New Zealand-educated Chinese on the New Zealand-China relationship.
TrackII/News
Track II done three ways
The Foundation's James To looks back on three very different Track II diplomacy experiences he recently participated in - in the US, Malaysia and New Zealand - where he got a taste of the various ways
Arts/News
Curators of the digital world
Auckland Live digital curator Nolwenn Lacire travelled to South Korea in June to learn about the country’s digital art scene and attend the International Symposium of Electronic Art in Gwangju.
News/News
Simon Draper's August 2019 update
Kia ora koutou. Maybe it's because it's midwinter and because July for me was broken up by engagements outside of Wellington, but this month's update seems to have rolled around quickly...
Business/News
MAD ethos strikes a chord with Philippines intern
The Philippines is blessed with picturesque beaches and mountains; however, MAD Travel intern Menorah Gafa says the true beauty of this country is its people and culture.
