Simon Draper's November 2021 executive director's update
I need to start this update by acknowledging the passing of the Foundation’s former chair John Luxton. Kua hinga te totara i te wao nui a Tane, ka tangi hotuhotu nga manu.
Education/News
Diwali lights up schools
Despite alert levels forcing Diwali celebrations online for some schools this year, the festival of lights still brought a splash of colour and Indian culture to students around New Zealand.
Research/Article
Foundation looking to hear from sportspeople with experience in Asia
If you have experience working, travelling, or competing in Asian countries for sport or sport-related purposes sometime in the past two decades, we would love to hear from you.
TrackII/News
Nepal’s Foreign Policy Priorities: Regional and Indo-Pacific Perspectives
Hear from Dr Pramod Jaiswal about the latest developments in Nepal's role in regional politics and its relationship with New Zealand.
News/News
The Foundation remembers John Luxton
The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono expresses its sadness at the death of its former Chairman John Luxton, CNZM, QSO, and extends sincere condolences to his family.
Business/News
Making WFH work
Businesses in Singapore face similar working from home (WFH) conundra as their NZ counterparts and we could learn from their lead, writes Alistair Crozier.
Business/News
Unlocking India: What’s next for New Zealand Business?
The Foundation's director business and South Island Alistair Crozier gives his take on some of the key messaging from the recent webinar looking at opportunities in India for NZ businesses.
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.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Leadership Network cohort thriving in Tokyo
It’s easy to feel lost in a city of 30 million but connecting with a crew of like-minded Kiwis has helped five expats find their feet in Tokyo.
Research/News
South Island business connections with Asia - now and in the future
A new report from the Foundation finds strong appetite among South Island businesses to continue growing trade and investment links to Asia, despite Covid-19 constraints.
Arts/News
Q&A: Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream
We chat with Jacob Rajan about the Indian Ink Theatre Company play 'Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream', which he co-wrote and starred in.
TrackII/News
Webinar: Kevin Rudd and Helen Clark discuss increasingly assertive China
Former prime ministers Kevin Rudd and the Helen Clark look at the ambitions of contemporary China under the leadership of Xi Jinping.
