Understanding and empowering Kiwis working in South Korea Kiwis living and working in South Korea are a growing community. New research explores their experience to understand how this trend can strengthen bonds between the two countries.
Global Citizenship Education: progressing together in the Asia-Pacific Heard about Global Citizenship Education but not sure what it's all about? Libby Giles, our Education Director, writes about the impetus and hopes driving the movement and what’s next for the growing GCED community.
Filmmaker, farmer, global peace-advocate: Bill Youren Bill Youren, an extraordinary yet little known New Zealander, built bridges between New Zealand and China. Decades later, academics have helped to bring his story to the silver screen.
Mapping Buddhist law in Asia Buddhist law influences many aspects of contemporary state law across Asia, but has not received the attention it deserves from scholars and legal experts, says Professor Ben Schonthal of the University of Otago.
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.
Understanding China through lightness and the blogosphere The story of China’s independent China bloggers could help us come to terms with the multiplicity of our relationships with China, says Professor Paola Voci, of the University of Otago.
Bringing Sun Gum Saan (New Gold Mountain) to the classroom The history of Chinese goldminers is coming alive in classrooms thanks to teamwork between academics and members of Otago’s Chinese community who descended from the illustrious 19th century migrants.
“We’re ready to help”: How academics can boost international business with interesting research For International Business research to benefit society, academics and businesses must connect and work together, says Professor Snejina Michailova. An important step, she says, is to make International Business research more ‘interesting’.
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.
Tackling tensions in sustainability: A four-pronged approach for New Zealand-China partnerships Research shows how Chinese and New Zealand businesses can manage sustainability tensions for a stronger, more successful partnership.
Tourism industry and academics lay simple steps to culture readiness How can tourism and hospitality operators become familiar with the diverse cultures of their customers and so improve their experience, when there are so many other things to do? Online resource Culture Ready makes it possible, thanks to collaboration between academics and operators in the field.
What international business academics think about when they think about business Have skin in the game, walk the talk, travel authentically—just some of the ways international business scholar and global ‘outsider’ Matt Rašković says academics can grapple with global issues, help businesses forge cross-cultural relationships, and tackle some of society’s big challenges.
From Ōtepoti to Kinabalu: making media that makes change Making media about social and environmental issues is easier than ever but making it persuasive enough to change behaviour is another story, especially when cultural values are at play. Award-winning filmmaker Dr Wiebke Finkler is on a mission to make storytelling more strategic and impactful.
A cross-cultural view of entrepreneurship Tourism and hospitality are global industries but some ingredients for promoting entrepreneurship are local; this makes cross-cultural research essential, says tourism and hospitality academic, Dr Craig Lee.
Empowering microentrepreneurs: stories from Bandung What does success mean to microentrepreneurs in the food streets of Bandung, Indonesia, and what does it tell us about empowerment in the tourism and hospitality industries? University of Otago Tourism PhD graduate Dr. Taufik Abdullah Zoomed into his hometown to find out.
At the frontiers of education in Chile and Aotearoa Research spanning Aotearoa New Zealand and Chile is finding ways for educators and communities to adapt to individual learners rather than the other way around. Dr. Claudio Aguayo is at the frontiers in both countries.
A conversation between two rivers: different paths to Indigenous ecosystem management What can two rivers tell us about the future of Indigenous environmental governance? Students from Aotearoa New Zealand and Latin America came together through the Latin America CAPE's Winds of Change programme to find out.
New book lifts curtain on Rapa Nui 'theatre' traditions 'Rapa Nui Theatre: Staging Indigenous Identities in Easter Island' describes Dr Moira Fortin Cornejo’s experience living on Rapa Nui and gives rare insights into its fascinating performance traditions.
Towards an Indigenous blue economy– an interview with Dr Jason Mika New research is examining how Indigenous values can make the blue economy more culturally relevant, economically impactful, and environmentally sustainable.
Beyond the ‘who’: How purpose-driven leadership transforms organisations Leadership is evolving from being about the person and performance to purpose and place, says Professor Brad Jackson, whose research expands the notion of leadership.
Managing a crisis offshore – expect something different When planning for international crisis management, plan to set aside your usual assumptions, says Dr Dan Laufer.
Destination marketing: embrace the sojourners Destination marketers can work with migrants to reimagine their marketing strategies in a way that resonates with potential international tourists and creates a more social, community-driven tourism experience, suggests research about ‘sojourner’ social media.
Aotearoa's pre-Internet web—an interview with Professor Tony Ballantyne As Aotearoa New Zealand strengthens its Asia-Pacific relationships in the face of many challenges, we can look to deep historical connections for inspiration.
Connected cities key to tackling climate change Urban thought leaders from North Asia and New Zealand found that connections of all types are at the heart of sustainable development, in a webinar held by the North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence
Accentuate the foreignness: how SMEs can build trust in new markets It’s not easy being small and foreign in a big market like China, but new research shows how NZ SMEs can turn this challenge into a competitive advantage.
New research paints positive picture for NZ brands—if they stay authentic How NZ brands can use art to enhance their image in the eyes of international customers
How do kiwi SMEs truly fly offshore? Latin-American comparison offers clues What capabilities help SMEs not just arrive but thrive in other countries? Research comparing the export journeys of SMEs in Aotearoa, Chile and Colombia highlights what New Zealand SMEs can learn from their Latin-American counterparts.
Cultural intelligence: the new and crucial frontier for talent How can New Zealand organisations succeed when they find themselves in a different cultural context? New research is showing a further step in talent development is required.
Microfinance and innovation in the Asia-Pacific Microfinance is not just about access to cash, but also access to people, ideas and innovation, according to research examining microfinance in Mexico.
Next Generation Trans-Pacific Leaders Unite for Sustainability They may be an ocean apart, but cross-pollination between New Zealand and Chile can help address our shared climate challenges.
Winds of Change: 2021 Cohort Collaborates for Climate Change In a world with different cultures, policies, and climates, how do we find solutions for environmental challenges that similarly affect us all?
Listening in on The Winds of Change Sarah White gives a personal account of her experience reporting on the Winds of Change programme, as part of her internship under the University of Otago's Science Communication postgraduate certificate programme.
Diversifying into New Asia-Pacific Markets: Pathways for NZ Businesses Market diversification is vital as New Zealand businesses re-set and recover in the wake of Covid-19. The Asia-Pacific offers many diversification opportunities, but what should businesses consider when entering new markets in a complex and changing environment?
Fixing Our Water Crisis: the Role of Indigenous Knowledge We must change how we manage water urgently, say a team of young leaders from Chile and Aotearoa, who united under the CAPE Winds of Change programme to explore indigenous solutions to water problems.
Working Towards Our Sustainable and Equitable Future in the Asia-Pacific The Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence assembled three leading academics and three tertiary students to talk about sustainability leadership, science and action from an Asia-Pacific perspective.
Mexico: New Zealand's Base for North American Growth? Mexico is New Zealand’s largest trading partner in Latin America and business links between the two markets are strengthening. Mexico offers New Zealand businesses options to grow their business and manage risks in evolving trade conditions.