I write this update from the Indian state of Gujarat - the fourth largest economy and fifth largest Indian state by geographic size, with a population of roughly 60 million people.

Tēnā koutou and warm greetings! Welcome to this first CEO Update for 2024, and a happy lunar New Year to everyone.

The Foundation's acting executive director Adele Mason reflects on the year that's been and looks ahead to 2024 with a new CEO for the Foundation.

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.

This update comes to you from Taipei, where I am with a group of 15 members of the Foundation’s Leadership Network.

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.

Simon Draper looks back at his eight years as executive director of the Asia New Zealand Foundation and reflects on his recent visit to Malaysia and the Philippines.

The upcoming month holds a series of significant "lasts" for me at the Foundation. As I check them off, the reality of moving on will undoubtedly become more palpable. Although I plan to reserve deepe

This month has certainly built on the momentum of a busy first quarter. The groundwork we laid throughout 2022 is well and truly delivering results as every programme area is picking up pace.

It’s been a busy month for the Foundation, particularly so for our business and entrepreneurship programmes as they gear to take delegations to Asia for the first time since the onset of Covid.