Lennie Law says she spent a large chunk of her life undervaluing her Chinese heritage, but a three-month stint interning in Beijing gave her a new perspective and a new direction in life.
Education/News
Shanghai trip to inspire New Zealand teachers
A group of teachers hailing from Invercargill to Whangarei will swap their classrooms for the skyscrapers, bustling streets and traditional alleyways of Shanghai on a Foundation study tour.
News/News
Opinion piece by Simon Draper for Idealog
In my first three months with the Asia New Zealand Foundation, I have been troubled by the way many New Zealanders view Asia.
Business/Internship
New Zealand China Council internship
This opportunity is for a NZ undergraduate or recent graduate majoring in international relations, business, communications or media to gain industry experience through an internship programme.
Business/News
Intern puts language, research and photography skills to work in Shanghai
Returning to the city where his parents grew up, Silver Fern farms Intern Brendan Zhang-Liao was amazed by Shanghai's blend of modern and traditional.
Business/News
NZ China Council internship "a journey of discovery and growth"
"Although I entered the role with my own expectations and goals, little did I know the experience would surpass these in many unexpected ways," writes New Zealand China Council intern Laura Oh.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Leadership Network member's China odyssey redirected by Covid
While the onset of Covid forced him to look closer to home to begin his career journey, Leadership Network member Sam Brosnahan is looking forward to future adventures in Asia.
Education/News
Taking up the Mandarin challenge
Classrooms around the country rung with the sound of kids practicing Chinese phrases to mark New Zealand Chinese Language Week, which ran from 26 September to 2 October.
Research/News
Exploring Asia through kapa haka
Atera Apirana's love of kapa haka has taken her to Japan and China to perform and been the catalyst for learning about the cultures of those countries.
Education/News
Taupō kids get a taste of Chinese language and culture
Year 6 teacher Ling Clarke describes the host of activities Taupō’s Saint Patrick’s Catholic School students tried their hands at to mark this year’s New Zealand Chinese Language Week.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Q&A: Life in Beijing returning to normal for Leadership Network member
We chat with Leadership Network member Duran Moy about being in Beijing when COVID-19 hit, returning to New Zealand....and then heading back to China.
Resources/Resource
Chinese Language resource
The Foundation collaborated with Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages, to develop teaching resources for Chinese language programmes for both primary and secondary sectors (Years 1-13).
