Lifting Aotearoa New Zealand's Asia-Pacific engagement

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Kina Kunz

Kina Kunz

Kina Kunz is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Otago studying international relations with a focus on Japan and South Korea's decision-making processes in response to the rise of China.

Asia Studies in Aotearoa

Asia Studies in Aotearoa

Are we doing enough to develop the next generation of Asia experts to enrich our relationships with this vital region? Four experienced Asia Studies academics give us their views.

Right: New Zealand's Beehive, lit by low sun, left: national flags flying

The academics analysing world politics for Aotearoa

International politics expertise is crucial for Aotearoa New Zealand’s future, and it is in everyone's interests to foster it, according to academics who spoke to The Context: Asia-Pacific.

A bright and polished lecture theatre where all the seats and the podium are empty

Highlighting the crisis in educating about Asia in New Zealand universities

Revitalising New Zealand’s Asia expertise needs national collaboration, according to a meeting of Asia experts about cuts to Asia-focused programmes at New Zealand universities. The Context: Asia-Pacific went along to hear the concerns and potential ideas for solutions.