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New report on Auckland’s diverse Asian communities
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 10:11 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
A new report from the Asia New Zealand Foundation reveals the increasing diversity of Auckland’s Asian communities. More >>
NZ teachers to learn about Japan’s cutting-edge technology
Monday, 9 March 2015, 2:36 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Eight New Zealand science and digital technology teachers are set to bring newfound knowledge of Japan’s technology into New Zealand classrooms after participating in a tour organised by the Asia New Zealand Foundation. More >>
“Global Shaper” to learn from Canterbury Farmers
Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 3:38 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
A top social entrepreneur from the Philippines will learn about New Zealand’s agricultural technology and sustainable farming initiatives on a visit to Canterbury next week. More >>
Indonesia immersion for engineering graduates
Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 4:25 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Two New Zealand engineering graduates will gain first-hand experience of Jakarta’s construction boom during Asia New Zealand Foundation internships at Beca. More >>
India research projects win Asia NZ Foundation funding
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 2:57 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Two New Zealand academics will undertake fieldwork in India next year after being awarded funding by the Asia New Zealand Foundation. More >>
Asia NZ Foundation welcomes new chairman and board members
Thursday, 11 December 2014, 3:28 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The Asia New Zealand Foundation welcomes the appointment of John Luxton as its new chairman. More >>
Diwali Festival of Lights - Sunday 19 October
Monday, 13 October 2014, 2:52 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
A renowned dance troupe from northeast India will help Wellington celebrate Diwali Festival of Lights this weekend. More >>
Tour aims to build understanding of Korea in NZ classrooms
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 12:20 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Ten teachers from Invercargill to Auckland are about swap their classrooms for Seoul – a city at the forefront of technology, trade and culture. More >>
NZ curators to delve into Asia
Friday, 29 August 2014, 2:16 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Three New Zealand curators are en route to Asia for a crash course in the region’s cutting-edge art scenes. More >>
Funding boost for Asian languages an important step
Thursday, 28 August 2014, 5:25 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The newly announced government fund, worth $10 million over five years, will enable schools to establish new Chinese, Japanese and Korean language programmes, or to expand existing ones. More >>
Honorary Advisers to provide insights into NZ-Asia relations
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 2:58 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The Asia New Zealand Foundation will host a group of influential Asian dignitaries next week as part of its efforts to strengthen understanding between New Zealand and Asia. More >>
Study trip to bring Singapore into New Zealand classrooms
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 12:40 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
New Zealand children will be able to interact with their Singaporean counterparts after their principals and teachers participate in an Asia New Zealand Foundation study tour. Five New Zealand schools will be paired with schools in Singapore on ... More >>
New Zealand curators invited to build art links with Asia
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 1:36 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
New Zealand curators will sample some of Asia’s most dynamic contemporary art scenes on a tour run by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in partnership with Creative New Zealand. More >>
Shanghai to become a classroom for NZ teachers on study tour
Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 12:16 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Ten secondary school teachers will experience many facets of Shanghai on a study trip designed to encourage more content about Asia in New Zealand classrooms. More >>
ANZF Leadership Network members awarded scholarships
Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 10:31 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network members awarded Prime Minister’s Asia scholarships Four members of the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Leadership Network will expand their knowledge of Asia-New Zealand relations after being awarded ... More >>
Trip builds understanding of Indonesia in NZ classrooms
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 1:29 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Indonesia is New Zealand’s nearest Asian neighbour, the world’s fourth most populous country, and has a rapidly growing economy. But it barely features in New Zealand’s education system – and the Asia New Zealand Foundation has launched a new initiative ... More >>
Growing desire to learn about Asian cultures and languages
Monday, 31 March 2014, 3:42 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s annual Perceptions of Asia survey has found that New Zealanders consider Chinese the most valuable foreign language to learn. More >>
Top scholars honour Korea-New Zealand connections
Friday, 28 March 2014, 1:16 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Two aspiring doctors who have combined their academic abilities with passions for sport and music have been awarded scholarships designed to deepen understanding between New Zealand and Korea. More >>
“Mao’s Last Dancer” to tour New Zealand
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 11:16 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
One of the dance world’s luminaries, Li Cunxin, will tour New Zealand in April as part of the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s 20th Anniversary celebrations. More >>
Census shows contributions of Asian people set to grow
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 4:13 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The 2013 Census results confirm that Asian New Zealanders will play an increasingly important role in shaping New Zealand’s future, the Asia New Zealand Foundation says. More >>