Sustainability: farming must become part of the solution
Farming needs to be seen as part of the solution, not the problem, when it comes to sustainability, says Leadership Network member Nick Aubrey.
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Simon Draper's June 2021 Update
Each year around now for more than 20 years, the Foundation has released our biggest piece of research for the year – our Perceptions of Asia report, which we launch today, Wednesday 16 June.
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Finding wellbeing more than just a personal quest
Leadership Network member Dr Angela Lim, who spoke at the recent Wellbeing Hui, reflects on what was discussed at the hui and takes a look at what wellbeing means to her.
Resources/Report
Perceptions of Asia 2020
The latest New Zealanders’ Perceptions of Asia survey shows more New Zealanders are of the view that developing political, social and economic ties with Asia is important for New Zealand's future.
New Zealand businesses need to keep up with the latest tech developments in Asia or risk being left behind, says entrepreneur and Foundation Honorary Adviser Mitchell Pham.
Business/News
NZ-China relations - business summit tackles the big questions
Former business intern Edward Smith outlines some of the key topics discussed at the China Business Summit held in Auckland recently.
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Voices from Asia - NZ businesses must stay engaged
We talk to NZ's trade commissioner to Shanghai Richard Dunsheath about life in (post-Covid?) Shanghai and how the pandemic has impacted Chinese consumer behaviour and NZ businesses operating there.
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Simon Draper's May 2021 Update
Executive director Simon Draper reflects at some of the activities the Foundation has held or supported recently and looks ahead to what's coming up in the weeks ahead.
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Communities unite to remember ancestors lost at sea
Leadership Network member Ben Matthews looks at the sinking of the SS Ventnor off the Hokianga coast in 1902, which set in motion a story of connection between local Māori and the Chinese community.
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Hui sheds light on the lives of first Chinese in Otago
Sixteen Leadership Network members explored the history of Chinese in Otago this month, learning from academics and lived experiences to shed light on this part of New Zealand’s history.
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Leadership Network member breaking ground for a new generation of female entrepreneurs
Leadership Network member Magdeline Huang is forging a career in an industry where women are a rare thing, winning accolades along the way while also helping other young women achieve their goals.
Research/News
Research looks at new framework for teaching international students from China
Cultural assumptions may be impacting how international students from China engage at New Zealand tertiary institutions and how they are taught needs to be revised, says educator Jeremy Taylor.