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NZ Students and Grads learning how Asia does business
Thursday, 12 December 2019, 9:28 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Twenty-one New Zealand students and recent graduates are about to embark on internships to learn how Asia does business. More >>
Youth take the lead on New Zealand-Asia relations
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 7:33 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Twenty-five young people who represent the future of the Asia-New Zealand relationship have been acknowledged as ‘ones to watch’, by the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono. More >>
Research: New Zealanders know little about Asia
Monday, 28 May 2018, 9:46 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Research published today by the Asia New Zealand Foundation — the ‘New Zealanders’ Perceptions of Asia and Asian Peoples 2017 Annual Survey’ available here suggests New Zealanders’ knowledge about Asia is low. More >>
Foundation backs bill to strengthen language learning
Monday, 15 January 2018, 12:32 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Foundation backs bill to strengthen language learning in schools The Asia New Zealand Foundation strongly supports the private member’s bill released for public consultation today which aims to strengthen language learning in primary and intermediate schools. ... More >>
Language learning in primary school a step for NZ's success
Monday, 28 August 2017, 11:55 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The Asia New Zealand Foundation welcomes the announcement of a programme to make available at least 10 priority languages in New Zealand primary schools. More >>
Kiwi school leavers not equipped to engage with Asia
Wednesday, 26 July 2017, 2:19 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Research released today by the Asia New Zealand Foundation has found less than 10 percent of school leavers are ‘Asia-ready’ and only 36 percent are ‘in the zone’ when it comes to Asia readiness*. More >>
Asian Investment in NZ: the facts behind the figures
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 3:55 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Research commissioned by the Asia New Zealand Foundation has found that investment from Asia accounts for a relatively small share of all foreign investment in New Zealand. It also found Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States are New ... More >>
Entrepreneurs to gain insights into NZ food and beverage
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 9:58 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Top Southeast Asian food and beverage business leaders and entrepreneurs will speak at this month’s New Zealand Food Summit as part of a programme run by the Asia New Zealand Foundation. More >>
Arts projects provide fresh views of Asia and its peoples
Monday, 13 March 2017, 3:59 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The Asia New Zealand Foundation is calling for applications for its first round of arts grants for 2017. More >>
New Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence welcomed
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 12:01 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The Asia New Zealand Foundation welcomes new funding to build New Zealanders’ capacity to engage with Asia. More >>
Schools to be treated to array of Chinese performances
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 12:40 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Chinese performers in New Zealand for the Lantern Festivals will also visit schools in Auckland, Whangarei and Canterbury next week [13-16 March] as part of an Asia New Zealand Foundation education roadshow. Mongolian musicians Nair Ensemble will ... More >>
Asia OEs on the horizon for many young Kiwis
Monday, 19 December 2016, 10:40 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Young New Zealanders are increasingly looking beyond London to Asia for their OEs, according to new research commissioned by the Asia New Zealand Foundation. More >>
Interns to build understanding of Asian business cultures
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 12:32 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Top New Zealand students and graduates are investing in their future careers by spending their summer on business internships in Asia. More >>
Thai innovators to build connections with NZ tech scene
Monday, 7 November 2016, 3:51 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Four of Thailand’s top entrepreneurs will compare notes on tech developments with New Zealand counterparts on an Asia New Zealand Foundation visit. More >>
NZ artists chosen for Asia residencies
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 11:52 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
New Zealand artists will experience the vibrancy, traditions, sights and sounds of seven Asian countries on Asia New Zealand Foundation residencies. More >>
Dancers and puppeteers to share Indian cultural traditions
Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 3:42 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Indian performers entertaining New Zealand crowds at Diwali festivals will also take to the road and visit schools in Rotorua, Paraparaumu, Levin and Wellington. More >>
Indian music, food and dance to spice up the capital
Saturday, 15 October 2016, 1:25 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Indian music, food and dance to spice up the capital at Labour Weekend Captivating artists and performers from four states of India will entertain audiences at Wellington's 15th Diwali Festival of Lights at Labour Weekend. Organised by Wellington City Council ... More >>
Talks to strengthen ties between NZ and Timor-Leste
Monday, 29 August 2016, 4:29 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Talks to strengthen ties between New Zealand and Timor-Leste A new Asia New Zealand Foundation initiative aims to build understanding between young people in Timor-Leste and New Zealand. More >>
45 youngsters join Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Leadership
Friday, 19 August 2016, 1:29 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The Asia New Zealand Foundation is welcoming 45 talented young people into its prestigious Leadership Network. More >>
Educators to build NZ-Singapore classroom connections
Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 4:13 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
New Zealand teachers will build connections with Singaporean counterparts and improve their understanding of the wider Asia region on an Asia New Zealand Foundation study tour. More >>