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The Foundation's Sports Programme provides New Zealand sportspeople opportunities to grow more knowledgeable, connected and confident with Asia.

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Dunedin hockey team's Singapore/Malaysia odyssey

Traveling from Singapore up the Malaysian peninsula to play hockey while immersing themselves in the local culture was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the John McGlashan College 1st XI Hockey development team, writes teacher Stewart McDonald.

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Opunake students receive kai, koha and kindness on Japan visit

From a small, coastal Taranaki town to the hussle and bussle of Tokyo, the contrast couldn't have been greater for the 41 students of Opunake High School (OHS) who toured Japan recently to play sports and learn about Japanese society and culture. In this article, Principal Andrea Hooper recounts the trip and the impact it had on her students. OHS were assited to include cultural elements in their itinerary with a grant from the Foundation's Student Sports Fund.

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The Rising Impact of Asia on Sport in New Zealand

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Our sports programme provides grants for students, community groups, event organisers and New Zealand sports sector representatives.

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Community Sports Fund

The Foundation's Community Sports Fund provides funding for community sports groups travelling to Asia for sports to include cultural activities to their itineraries.

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Student Sports Fund

The Student Sports Fund provides grants for secondary and tertiary students travelling to Asia for sports to include cultural activities to their itineraries.

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Strategic Partnership Fund

The Foundation is looking to build long-term partnerships with sporting organisations to deliver projects or events that increase New Zealanders' knowledge and awareness of Asia.

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