Practical workshops and trusted guidance for international and community engagement.
Eastern Bridge offers training and advisory services for councils, iwi, government agencies, and community organisations seeking to build capacity in international relations, migrant engagement, and Asia-readiness. With over a decade of experience, our support is grounded in real-world understanding—not just theory.
What We Offer
Eastern Bridge provides a range of training workshops and advisory services tailored to the needs of your organisation. These include:
- Asia Readiness Training for councils, schools, and regional organisations
- Migrant Engagement Training for community-facing staff and elected officials
- Cultural Competency & Risk Mitigation for delegation participants or offshore projects
- International Relations 101 for staff new to managing sister city or trade partnerships
- Business and Marketing in Asia workshops for economic development teams and SMEs
- Customised advisory sessions on strategic planning, community communications, and international programme delivery
Our training is scenario-based, interactive, and built around real examples from our work with over 36 local authorities and dozens of international projects.
Our Approach
- Needs Identification: We meet with your team to understand the challenges, context, and skills gaps—whether you’re preparing for an overseas delegation, hosting an inbound group, or needing to improve your internal readiness.
- Workshop Design: Each session is designed specifically for your team. We tailor case studies, cultural content, and communication tools to your region, organisation type, and engagement priorities.
- Delivery: We deliver workshops in-person or online, in formats ranging from one-hour refreshers to full-day sessions. Sessions are interactive and include tools participants can take away and use.
- Follow-Up Support: We can provide post-training advice, documentation, or short check-ins to help with implementation and planning.
Why This Matters
As New Zealand becomes increasingly interconnected with Asia and more diverse internally, organisations must be equipped to engage confidently with international partners and migrant communities.
Eastern Bridge training helps your staff:
- Avoid cultural missteps and communication barriers
- Strengthen trust with community groups and overseas partners
- Build internal capacity for long-term international engagement
- Gain clarity on processes, protocols, and practical tools
Having delivered training to local and central government, economic development agencies, schools, iwi, and NGOs, Eastern Bridge brings both expertise and relevance to every session.