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.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Peace Boat
Seven decades after the end of World War II, memory of Japan’s past imperial aggression remains raw throughout much of Asia, perhaps nowhere more so than in Japan’s immediate neighbours, the People’s
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.
Sports/News
Tour of Japan an eye-opening experience for first XV
Hamilton Boys' High School First 15 coach Logan Asplin writes about taking the team to Japan to in April where they played local teams and billeted with Japanese families.
Business/News
Consulate intern finds beauty in the small things
Asia New Zealand Foundation business intern and Leadership Network member Mabel Ye reflects on interning at the New Zealand Consulate-General Office in Chengdu, southwest China.
Media/News
Media start-ups battling to be heard in Asia
Journalist Duncan Greive looks at some of the most exciting independent media start-ups fighting for a place in Asia's often less- media friendly countries.
TrackII/News
Juggling academia and parenthood
Vanessa Bramwell writes about juggling parenthood and her PhD studies and how attending the 33rd Asia Pacific Roundatable in Kuala Lumpur helped clarify the direction she wants to take her career.
Arts/News
The artist's heart - Shayne Carter at Bangkok 1899
Musician Shayne Carter writes about his time as the inaugural artist in residence at creative hub Bangkok 1899 where he immersed himself in local culture and composed and performed with Thai artists.