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Survey: Increased feelings of warmth towards Asian people
Saturday, 14 April 2012, 12:59 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The Rugby World Cup and the shared tragedies of earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan contributed to New Zealanders feeling warmer towards Asian people in 2011, an Asia New Zealand Foundation (Asia:NZ) survey has found. More >>
NZ Curators Invited to Build Asia Links
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 9:44 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Wednesday 4 April 2012 NZ curators invited to build Asia links The spectacular economic rise of Asia has placed South Korea, Japan and China at the cutting edge of the global contemporary art scene. The Asia New Zealand Foundation (Asia:NZ), in partnership ... More >>
New Executive Director for Asia New Zealand Foundation
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 5:28 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
John McKinnon, a former Ambassador to China and currently Secretary of Defence, is to be the new Executive Director of the Asia New Zealand Foundation. He replaces Dr Richard Grant, who is retiring. More >>
Artists to gain fresh perspectives in Asia
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 10:19 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Five New Zealand artists will head to Asia next year after being chosen for the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s 2012 artist-in-residence exchanges. More >>
NZ respected in SE Asia but needs to be mindful of security
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 5:21 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
New Zealand is well-regarded in Southeast Asia for its governance, expertise and support of global institutions and international law – but needs to be alert to the security anxieties of its friends and allies in the region, a new report commissioned ... More >>
Companies lack skills to make the most of Asia’s growth
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 1:41 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 18 October 2011 NZ companies lack skills to make the most of Asia’s rapid growth - report Many New Zealand companies do not have the management skills to make the most of growing opportunities in Asia, a new report commissioned ... More >>
Counting down to Diwali 2011
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 2:51 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Visiting Indian puppeteers, ornately costumed dancers and a travelling sand artist will join hundreds of local performers to create another big weekend in Wellington at the 10th Diwali Festival of Lights. More >>
Artists spoilt for choice with Asia residencies
Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 9:47 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Professional artists wishing to gain first-hand experience of the dynamic contemporary art scenes in Asia are now invited to apply for the Asia New Zealand Foundation's 2012 artist-in-residence exchanges. More >>
The latest news from Asia:NZ: August 25, 2011
Thursday, 25 August 2011, 2:45 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Asia New Zealand Foundation. More stories on our work can be found on wwwasianz.org.nz. More >>
The latest news from Asia:NZ
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 2:24 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Asia New Zealand Foundation. More stories on our work can be found on www.asianz.org.nz. The Asia:NZ team. More >>
Peter Chin honoured in Shanghai
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 4:17 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Former Dunedin Mayor Peter Wing Ho Chin, a trustee of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, has been honoured by Shanghai for his outstanding contributions to the city. More >>
The Latest News from Asia New Zealand
Friday, 15 July 2011, 2:25 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The Japan-New Zealand Partnership Forum held in Tokyo earlier this week focussed on deepening co-operation for renewal and recovery. The theme was Japan and New Zealand – overcoming adversity, building the future. More >>
Asia:NZ welcomes NZRU president and veteran journalist
Monday, 11 July 2011, 9:09 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
New Zealand Rugby Union president and former All Black Bryan Williams and journalist Richard Long have been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Asia New Zealand Foundation (Asia:NZ). More >>
Japan sees New Zealand as a "persuasive friend" - report
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 2:48 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Japan views New Zealand as an increasingly important partner in Asian security affairs, despite our small economy and military, a new report from the Asia New Zealand Foundation says. More >>
New Zealand curators sought for Korea and China tour
Monday, 16 May 2011, 12:33 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
After a successful inaugural year, the partnership between Creative New Zealand and Asia New Zealand Foundation has been renewed to support three emerging to mid-career curators to visit Korea and China between 1-24 October 2011, with an optional add-on ... More >>
World-renowned food writer brings a taste of India to NZ
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 4:53 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Asia New Zealand Foundation has brought over famous Indian food writer and TV presenter Madhur Jaffrey to take part in the Auckland Readers and Writers Festival and in a special dinner event in Wellington. Delhi-born, US-based Madhur Jaffrey has had decades ... More >>
Exciting new art residency opportunity in Beijing
Monday, 9 May 2011, 10:58 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Exciting new art residency opportunity in Beijing The Wellington Asia Residency Exchange (WARE), an arts exchange programme run by Wellington City Council and Asia New Zealand Foundation, is now accepting applications for this year’s round. In ... More >>
Two Asian leaders appointed Asia: NZ honorary advisers
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 1:33 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Two prominent public figures from Malaysia and Indonesia have just been appointed as new honorary advisers to the Asia New Zealand Foundation by Foreign Minister Murray McCully. More >>
Shanghai recreated in Kiwi artist’s exhibition
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 12:09 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
27 April 2011 Urban flights of fancy: Shanghai recreated in Kiwi artist’s new exhibition For the first time in front of a New Zealand audience, Wellingtonian Kerry Ann Lee shows work produced as a result of her WARE residency in Shanghai. Talented Chinese ... More >>
Asia still important to New Zealanders
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 12:09 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Local Asian cultural events and festivals, including Diwali and Lantern Festival, and the free trade agreement with China all had a positive influence on an increasing number of New Zealanders, says a new Asia New Zealand Foundation survey. More >>