At Xinyu University, Eastern Bridge’s two Kiwi volunteers use English Corner, speaking activities and role-play to help local and international students connect. This case study explains the approach and its aims for integration, campus cohesion and the social side of pastoral care.
With 18,000 respondents across 20 regions, the 2025 Migrant Perceptions Survey is the largest iteration to date — revealing growing economic pressures, declining healthcare satisfaction, and rising mental health concerns among New Zealand’s migrant communities.
With 53 councils maintaining 154 international relationships across 20+ countries, New Zealand’s sister city network is one of the most active in the Asia-Pacific region — yet many partnerships remain underutilised. This article examines what makes them work.
Sister-school relationships, student exchanges, and language programmes are reshaping how New Zealand schools engage with China. Here is what the next phase of cooperation looks like — and how to build it.
China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner. Yet Mandarin remains one of the least-studied languages in the country. Here is why that needs to change.
Indigenous diplomacy, sister relationships, and a new pathway for Māori international engagement — with China as the priority partner.
Sister school partnerships are far more than symbolic gestures of international goodwill. When properly developed, they generate measurable economic returns for schools and communities — while providing students with life-changing international experiences.
How Eastern Bridge designed and delivered a pilot study holiday programme in the Eastern Bay of Plenty — generating over $400,000 in regional economic impact and demonstrating a scalable model for international education-based tourism.
How Eastern Bridge partnered with Kutarere Marae and the Eastern Bay of Plenty community to co-design a transformative cultural tourism experience that delivers lasting benefit for visitors and hosts alike.
How Eastern Bridge helped a Hawke’s Bay wine producer navigate China’s relationship-first business culture — and build a sustainable market presence in Zhejiang Province.
