Journalist finds Myanmar in the throes of massive change
RNZ journalist Graeme Acton spent two weeks reporting from Myanmar on an Asia New Zealand Foundation media travel grant – and encountered many changes since his previous trip.
Research/News
Refugee family finds welcoming home in 1980s Masterton
In 1980, aged three years old, Nhu Bich (Nikki) Chung arrived in New Zealand as a refugee with her mother and father after a perilous journey from Vietnam.
Media/News
Journalist shocked by conditions for banana growers
Radio NZ digital features producer Tess McClure and videographer Luke McPake travelled to the Philippines to report on the conditions of the Filipino workers who produce New Zealand’s bananas.
Research/News
Former international student helping the next generation settle in to NZ life
Laila Faisal came to New Zealand from Indonesia as a scholarship student and now works as a learning advisor at Victoria University (VUW). She was profiled as part of the Foundation's report Relations
LeadershipNetwork/News
New Leadership Network member baking up a storm in Jakarta
Indonesian baker/entrepreneur Talita Setyadi first came in contact with us when she met with a group of food and beverage entrepreneurs visiting Indonesia as part of the Foundation's ASEAN YBLI.
Resources/Report
Relations and Relationships: 40 years of people movements from ASEAN countries to New Zealand
In this report, Dr Kate McMillan examines the movement of nationals from ASEAN countries to New Zealand.
Reporter Carmen Parahi discovers cultural connections in Japan
Reporter Carmen Parahi and cameraman Phillip Davis travelled to Japan to cover stories for TV One's Marae programme. Parahi describes the trip and the stories they covered.
Entrepreneurship/News
Indonesia a foodies' paradise for F&B entrepreneurs
Six New Zealand food and beverage entrepreneurs toured the markets of Jakarta, met with “visionary” business leaders and climbed an active volcano on a tour to Indonesia last month.
Business/News
Beijing stint helps intern embrace her heritage
Lennie Law says she spent a large chunk of her life undervaluing her Chinese heritage, but a three-month stint interning in Beijing gave her a new perspective and a new direction in life.
Resources/Report
Annual Report 2016
It has been a busy 12 months for the Foundation and our activities and relationships in the
areas of business, education, arts and culture, media, research, Track II (informal
diplomacy) and the leade
LeadershipNetwork/News
Leadership Network member taking Mokai milk to Asia
On an average day at work, Leadership Network member Jason Te Brake is just as likely to find himself in a Chinese supermarket as New Zealand paddock.
News/News
New housing data welcomed
The Asia New Zealand Foundation welcomes the release of property data that gives a clearer picture of the extent of overseas investment in New Zealand real estate.
