Kia ora koutou. Since last month's update I've spent a fair bit of time on the road - first up was our annual ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZ) dialogue in Kuala Lumpur, organised with partners AsiaL
Research/News
New Zealand and Japan: To our future
With many New Zealanders’ eyes on Japan for the Rugby World Cup, a new report commissioned by the Foundation explores whether enough has been done to sustain the relationship off the field.
Sports/News
Okinawa mecca for visiting karate group
Rowan Brickell writes about visiting dojo, training with locals and visiting cultural sites in Japan with a cohort from Goju Ryu Karate Do New Zealand.
Entrepreneurship/News
Entrepreneurs blown away by Tauranga’s tech scene
Tech entrepreneurs who visited Tauranga this month as part of the Foundation's entrepreneurship programme say they were blown away and inspired by the innovation they encountered.
Resources/Report
New Zealand and Japan: To our future
With many New Zealanders’ eyes on Japan for the Rugby World Cup, a new report commissioned by the Foundation explores whether enough has been done to sustain the relationship off the field.
This Year 7-10 unit introduces the Rugby World Cup to your class.
Sports/News
First XV Japan trip a 'jump into the unknown'
With only one person out of a group of 32 having travelled there before before, Saint Peter's College First XV's trip to Japan was always going to be an incredible learning experience.
News/News
Simon Draper's September 2019 Update
Tēnā anō koe. As I’m sure you’re all aware, this week is Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Business/News
Intern at home in fascinating Hong Kong
Naushyn Janah writes about her internship at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and falling in love with the diverse, vibrant city of Hong Kong.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Leadership Network member helping bring Māori perspectives to the table
When Shannon Goldsmith hung up his rugby boots after an OE spent playing footy in England, Ireland and Australia, he turned to judo.
Business/News
Intern's China appetiser has her wanting more
Over the course of her internship in Shanghai, Cleo Gilmour discovered that New Zealanders' perceptions of China need updating to account for the massive changes the county is undergoing.
Education/News
International programme connecting students online
A reciprocal exchange programme that builds online connections between classrooms in New Zealand with those in Asia recently saw six Indonesian teachers visit NZ schools.
