Asia New Zealand Foundation news

Track II / News

Opinion: The case for ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand cyber-security cooperation

New Zealand should look to promote multilateral initiatives with countries in Asia to tackle cyber-security threats, writes cyber-security expert Takuma Ohashi.

Leadership Network / News

Teaching in Japan a dream come true for Leadership Network member

Wanting to communicate better with exchange students at her high school was the spark that started Leadership Network member Megan Wilson's Japanese language-learning journey.

Leadership Network / News

Expectations "blown out of the water" on Leadership Network's Taiwan visit

Exploring Taipei by bike, meeting members of the indigenous Pangcah people and getting insights into Taiwanese culture were just a few highlights of the Leadership Network's Taipei Hui for Jamie Wood.

Leadership Network / News

New Leadership Network member and proud Westie getting things done

While some may be content to sit on their laurels having completed a master's degree in psychology, new Leadership Network member Seraphine Williams is now three years' deep into a degree in medicine.

Track II / News

Opinion: Global issues require global responses

In this article, Brainbox Institute director Tom Barraclough reflects on his key takeaways from attending the ASEAN Australia New Zealand (AANZ) Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur.

News / News

Asia internships to help young New Zealanders develop skills and networks

Twenty-three young New Zealanders are heading to Asia to gain work experience in the field of business, media, and sports through an internship programme run by the Asia New Zealand Foundation.

Sports / News

Korfballers KL visit a real eye-opener

In Malaysia to compete at the U21 Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship, the New Zealand team found time to get out and about and take in some of the sights and sounds of Kuala Lumpur.

Media / News

Visit provides insights into Japanese tourism

Journalist Juliet Speedy travelled to Japan recently to investigate why tourist numbers to New Zealand have been steadily falling since the early 2000s and have failed to return to pre-Covid numbers.

News / News

Executive Director's November 2023 Update

It’s been a week of composed upheaval for our team in Auckland as we moved our office from 205 Queen Street down the road to Level 7, 45 Queen Street.

Leadership Network / News

Kobe-born Kiwi connecting creatives in Asia

Born in Kobe, Japan, and raised in Nelson, new Leadership Network member Fenn Anderson has always had strong connections to Asia and now spends a good chunk of the year working in the region.

Business / News

Indonesia insights for health and beauty entrepreneurs

Booming Indonesia is a high risk market with potential for equally high rewards, writes health and beauty delegate Rebecca Hunter.

Education / News

Japan exchange expands Waihi school's whānau

Waihi College's expanded whānau now encompasses Kyoritsu Girl’s College in Japan, thanks to a reciprocal exchange programme that enables students from both schools to experience the other's culture.