Leadership Network members reveal their Mandarin journeys
To mark New Zealand Chinese Language Week, we chatted to four Leadership Network members about their language-learning journeys.
TrackII/News
India and Sri Lanka visit highlights opportunities for NZ
While both have much to offer, India and Sri Lanka present New Zealand with very different opportunities for engagement, writes international lawyer and policy consultant Dr Tracey Epps.
Arts/News
Director Arts visits Asia's arts superconductor - Taiwan
The Foundation's director Arts reports on his recent trip to Taiwan, where he met with arts practitioners and learned about the local arts scene.
News/News
Executive Director's September Update
In last month’s newsletter, former executive director Simon Draper shared his thoughts on his recent journey through Asian capitals and reflected on his time at the Foundation.
News/News
Kiwi chef showcases Pacific food at Indonesian festival
When it comes to culinary delights, Asia and the Pacific have a lot in common but much they can learn from each other, writes Chef Robert Oliver.
Research/News
A young academic's voyage into uncharted waters
Up-and-coming academic Kina Kunz recently travelled to Japan to conduct research and speak at the ISA Asia-Pacific conference about Japan and Korea's divergent paths in response to the rise of China.
Research/News
Seriously Asia Revisited - a roadmap for NZ's engagement with Asia
The Asia New Zealand Foundation has released its latest report exploring the future of Asia – Aotearoa New Zealand relations and how to position New Zealand for success in the coming decades.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Asia New Zealand Foundation expands its Leadership Network with 42 new members
The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono announces the addition of 42 new members into its Leadership Network from across Aotearoa.
Arts/News
Good Company artist building bridges in Japan
Visiting Japan for the first time since the onset of Covid-19,artist and Good Company Arts director Daniel Belton returned to reconnect with colleagues, foster new connections and present new work.
Sports/News
NZ Aikido team awed by modern and ancient Japan
Training for the World Championships in the cool of the evenings, the NZ Aikido team spent their days exploring the bustling city of Kyoto, learning about Japanese culture and taking in the sights.
Business/News
NZ China Council internship 'above and beyond expectations'
Otago University student Stephen Jannink says his internship with the NZ China Council "excited and inspired" him to pursue a career in business in the Asia Pacific region.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Hui weaves Pacific-Asia connections
Leadership Network member Liam Kokaua writes about the network's recent Tāngata Moana Hui, describing the ceremony and protocols that made it a distinctly Pacific occasion.