When Samson Phommachack's parents arrived in New Zealand as refugees from Laos in 1986, the elderly couple who sponsored them gave them a book: Samson and Delilah.
Education/News
Japan Study Grant helps fulfil childhood dream
Abbey Watt describes how an Asia New Zealand Foundation Japan Study Grant helped her fulfil a childhood dream.
Research/News
Being Anglo-Indian in NZ - Blossom's story
When Blossom Greig arrived in Wellington from Karachi, Pakistan, the immigration officer said, “I wouldn’t tell anybody that you're Pakistani if I were you”. When Blossom asked why, the reply was, “B
Arts/News
Wellington Diwali: Indian music, food and dance to spice up the capital
Captivating artists and performers from four states of India will entertain audiences at Wellington's 15th Diwali Festival of Lights at Labour Weekend.
Education/News
South Korea 101 for New Zealand teachers
Fifteen New Zealand teachers headed to Seoul last week for the 2016 Korean Studies Workshop for Australasian educators.
Resources/Report
India and New Zealand: Growing our connectivity
In this report, Graeme Waters looks at New Zealand's relationship with India and how it has changed over the years.
Refugee family finds welcoming home in 1980s Masterton
In 1980, aged three years old, Nhu Bich (Nikki) Chung arrived in New Zealand as a refugee with her mother and father after a perilous journey from Vietnam.
TrackII/News
Talks to strengthen ties between NZ and Timor-Leste
A new Asia New Zealand Foundation initiative aims to build understanding between young people in Timor-Leste and New Zealand.
LeadershipNetwork/News
45 young leaders join the Leadership Network
The Asia New Zealand Foundation is welcoming 45 talented young people into its prestigious Leadership Network.
Meetour2023LeadershipNetworkmembers/News
Tour to build theatrical ties between New Zealand and Asia
The Asia New Zealand Foundation is pleased to announce the names of three theatre professionals who will take part in the Foundation's first Performing Arts Tour to China and Thailand.
Education/News
Upper Hutt College students experience Japan
A group of Year-11-13 Upper Hutt College students put their Japanese language skills to the test and learnt about Japanese culture during the school’s annual Japan field trip in July.
Arts/News
Art project examines changing face of NZ
An art project looking at the changing face of New Zealand from an Asian/Māori/Pasifika perspective is being developed by curators Emma Ng and Ioana Gordon-Smith.
