Softball players connect with schools for cultural exchange
Students in Auckland and Palmerston North got to learn about Japanese and Filipino cultures when the respective softball teams visited New Zealand for the Softball World Cup 2022.
Sports/News
Japan rugby trip "opens students' eyes to a world beyond their imaginations"
The team from Hamilton Boys High returned from Japan not only with the prized Sanix Cup silverware but an new-found appreciation of Japanese history and culture, writes 1st XV Coach Cameron Moor.
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Arts Project Fund
The Arts Project Fund supports New Zealand professional arts companies, events and organisations to deliver projects that will grow New Zealanders' awareness and knowledge of Asian arts.
Research/Grant
Foundation research grants
The Foundation invites talented postgraduate students to apply for a scholarship of up to $3000 to help with research into Asia-related themes.
Arts/News
Exploring the Arts in Tokyo and Seoul: A Cultural Journey
Read director arts Craig Cooper's account of his recent visit to Japan and South Korea to connect with potential partner organisations and scope out new opportunities for the Foundation.
Arts/News
Speakers to provide Japanese lens at photo festival
We chat to Auckland Festival of Photography CEO Julia Durkin about the two Japanese photography practitioners Emi Higano and Ihiro Hayami who the Foundation is supporting to speak at the festival.
Education/News
Drumming up Asia learning in schools
Classrooms around the motu reverberated with the sound of taiko drumming thanks to a new Foundation programme bringing Asia-focussed activities to New Zealand schools.
Education/News
Christchurch students teach Japanese kids about Māori culture
We chat with Cobham Intermediate deputy principal Peter Fowler about the Christchurch school connecting with a school in Japan to develop cultural awareness among students.
LeadershipNetwork/News
A Leadership Network member's life in Tokyo
In this article we catch up with Leadership Network member Gareth Stevens about living in Tokyo, how New Zealand is perceived in Japan and the recent visit by Prime Minister Ardern.
Education/News
Kiwi kids making online connections with Asia
Kiwi kids are connecting with their cohorts in Japan and South Korea and learning to become global citizens thanks to an online programme co-founded by Leadership Network member Brittany Teei.
TrackII/News
Asia-focused think tank opportunities
With New Zealand's borders opening back up, young New Zealanders will be looking further afield for opportunities to study or progress in their career paths.
Education/News
Olympic sailor wows students with stories of Asia
Olympic sailor Sam Meech Zoomed in on classrooms around the country recently to share his stories about traveling and competing in Asia, including taking part in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
