Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index reveals two superpowers of influence
The Foundation's James To takes a deep dive into the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index and examines what countries are dominating the Indo-Pacific and who the up-and-comers are.
Education/News
Taupō kids get a taste of Chinese language and culture
Year 6 teacher Ling Clarke describes the host of activities Taupō’s Saint Patrick’s Catholic School students tried their hands at to mark this year’s New Zealand Chinese Language Week.
Education/News
Albany schools unite for Chinese cultural festival
With help from an Asia New Zealand Foundation Experience Asia grant, Albany Junior High School and Albany Primary School held a day of activities to celebrate Chinese culture. We talk to teacher Susan
Education/News
Japanese tea ceremony just the tonic for pre-exam nerves
Harmony, respect, purity, tranquillity - the four main concepts of a Japanese tea ceremony were on display at Mt Roskill Grammar School in October.
Education/News
Chinese Days help foster "future global citizens"
Kids in schools around the country cooked dumplings, made lanterns, practised tai chi and tried their hands at calligraphy to mark New Zealand Chinese Language Week last month.
TrackII/News
Track II simulation puts the spotlight on Asia
Academics, post graduate students and government officials attended the Spotlight on Asia track II simulation, which was held on the margins of the 52nd Otago Foreign Policy School.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Foundation inducts 43 young leaders to Leadership Network
The Asia New Zealand Foundation welcomed 43 talented young New Zealanders into its Leadership Network at an induction day in Wellington on 15-16 July.
Resources/Report
Foreign Direct Investment:
New Zealand and Asia
This report identifies the available information on foreign direct investment (FDI) from New Zealand into Asia and Asia into New Zealand.
New Zealanders’ Perceptions of Asia and Asian Peoples 2012 Survey
This report presents the results of a survey of the general New Zealand public about their perceptions of Asia and Asian peoples and their knowledge of the Asian region. It was conducted by Colmar Bru
The Foundation has commissioned this research with New Zealand senior secondary school students to benchmark and track their level of Asia Readiness. This research will complement the previous researc
