WARE artist reinterprets
Chinese culture
through jewellery
Acclaimed Chinese artist Bifei Cao – this year’s WARE (Wellington Asia Residency Exchange) artist in residence – uses innovative design to comment on current issues and reinterpret Chinese culture.
Arts/News
Artist exhibits Diamonds and Rust on Xiamen residency
Moniek Schrijer spent three months living and creating jewellery in Xiamen, China, as last year's Wellington Asia Residency Exchange (WARE) artist in residence. Moniek was hosted in Xiamen by the Chin
Arts/News
Artist delves into
community in Beijing
Half way through his residency at I:Project Space in Beijing, artist Ted Whitaker reports back on his experiences.
Education/News
Te reo and Mandarin – it doesn't have to be either/or
Learning Mandarin, or any other foreign language, does not have to come at the expense of learning te reo Māori, say three principals.
Education/News
Chinese Days help foster "future global citizens"
Kids in schools around the country cooked dumplings, made lanterns, practised tai chi and tried their hands at calligraphy to mark New Zealand Chinese Language Week last month.
TrackII/News
Unpacking South China Sea dispute
In November, Kieran Ireland participated in a young leaders programme as part of the 8th South China Sea Conference in Nha Trang City, Vietnam. In this article, he describes the conference and what he
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.
News/News
Chinese ANZACs book launched
A book that chronicles the contributions of men of Chinese descent who fought for New Zealand during the First World War was launched at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington in March.
Auckland
Guo Pei: Fashion, Art Fantasy 郭培 ：时装之幻梦
In this Aotearoa New Zealand exclusive exhibition, experience the extravagant, breath-taking fashions of globally renowned Chinese designer Guo Pei at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
Arts/News
Playwright imagines family myths in Xiamen
Playwright and director, actor, and co-founder of Proudly Asian Theatre, Chye-Ling Huang, shares insights from her three-month residency at the Chinese European Arts Centre Residence in Xiamen, China.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Learning Chinese opens doors to wider world
The Asia New Zealand Foundation chats with Leadership Network member Emily Wilby about why she took up studying Mandarin Chinese and the opportunities studying the language have provided her.
