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• World-class fusion cuisine and culinary skills at Viet Nam gala dinner

  The three teams, each consisting of two Vietnamese and two New Zealand students, showcased their culinary skills on stage in front of 170 guests, including New Zealand Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Steven Joyce.

  The event was the outcome of two months’ hard work for the three teams, who initially worked together online to develop their menus under the guidance of culinary mentor and 2013 MasterChef New Zealand finalist, Vanessa Baxter. The teams met face-to-face in Ho Chi Minh City on 3 June, and then spent the following three days visiting Vietnamese markets to collect their fresh local produce before finalising their menus at the Caravalle Hotel kitchen.

  At the gala dinner, the guests were treated to a selection of dishes from the students’ three-course fusion menus. Meanwhile, the three official judges – Haike Manning, New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam; Le Xuan Tam, Executive Chef, Caravelle Hotel and Brendon Partridge, Executive Chef, JW Marriott Hanoi – sampled all of the student’s dishes throughout the evening.

  Decision making was tough and competition was high. Team 1 narrowly missed coming first, and Team 2 won the guest vote.

  Minister Joyce announced Team 3 as the overall winner. Their braised lamb shanks with pickled cabbage, potato rosti and reduced jus proved most popular. This team included Jamin Gibson (Auckland University of Technology), Emma Waser (Otago Polytechnic), Phan Văn Lâm (Viet Giao Tourism School), and Nguyễn Ngọc Quân (VATEL International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management).

  

  “It is so amazing that we won the competition,” said Emma Waser. “We gelled so well as a team throughout the whole competition but we worked especially well together on the night.

  “We had to delve into each other’s cultures and traditions to come up with our fusion menu. I have learned how important it is to mix it up – to use different flavours and borrow from other traditions and cuisines. 

  “It has been amazing to come to Viet Nam and see what else is out there in the world – to find out more about different cultures, different people and different food.”

  Said Jamin: “I have really enjoyed the food, the friendliness of the people and their hospitality. I definitely want to return to Viet Nam with my wife.”

  Nguyễn Ngọc Quân enjoyed learning how to cook lamb the Kiwi way. “I learned to cook lamb the way that is more traditional in New Zealand. Typically the Vietnamese dislike the smell of lamb but our slow cook method and flavours in the lamb shank proved really popular.

  “I admired my New Zealand team mates’ techniques and knowledge as well as their ability to think innovatively and creatively,” he said.

  The gala dinner was the result of the New Zealand – Viet Nam Culinary Collaboration, an initiative that came out of the New Zealand – Viet Nam Strategic Plan on Education signed in November 2015. The plan is designed to deepen the level of engagement between the two countries and enrich students’ learning.

  “The New Zealand – Viet Nam Culinary Collaboration is yet another example of the growing education relationship between our two countries,” said ENZ Chief Executive, Grant McPherson.

  “While it has been fantastic to see the outstanding teamwork between the students, the gala dinner was also an opportunity to showcase New Zealand institutions’ vocational expertise and our education system’s world-renowned practical application of skills which prepare students for the working world.”

  Grant emphasised that everyone involved in the collaboration was a winner.

  

  Team 1 included Ryan Prouting (Ara, Institute of Canterbury), Tuainekore Taringa (NZMA), Trịnh Xuân Hoàng (Viet Giao Tourism School), and Nguyen Thuy Tra Giang (VATEL International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management).

  Team 2 included Ella Ritson-Jones (Southern Institute of Technology), Jamie Bell (Wellington Institute of Technology), Dương Nhật Huy (Viet Giao Tourism School) and Phan Trong Bao Chau (VATEL International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management).

• Study Auckland local agent forum

  Connections were made via a series of 15-minute meetings plus networking over lunch at the Hilton Auckland.

  “It was a great day and well organised,” said Lesley King, Director of International Students at Glen Eden Intermediate School. 

  “Meeting local agents is always worthwhile and hopefully we will gain some worthwhile partnerships.”

  After lunch, the agents received an update from Immigration New Zealand’s Education Sector Relationship Manager, Katy Aldcroft.

  The update covered Immigration Online and the Pathway Student Visa option.

  “Local agent forums have been part of Study Auckland’s work for many years, and highlight the important role onshore agents play in driving international education growth in the Auckland region,” said Study Auckland Manager, Nick Arnott.

  “The agents also really appreciated the Immigration New Zealand update and the lively Q&A session that followed.”

• Runway to New Zealand

  Runway to New Zealand was the result of a collaboration between fashion schools from AUT and Massey University, and two leading fashion institutions in India, the National Institute of Fashion Technology and the Pearl Academy. The project was supported by ENZ and by India’s premier fashion body, the Fashion Design Council of India.  

  Runway to New Zealand brought together six two-person teams of Kiwi and Indian student designers to create collections on the theme of ‘Future World Connections’.  The project required the students to put together a ‘Think New’ collection using Indian sustainable fabrics to produce next generation contemporary garments.

  

  The Indian judging panel and other officials L-R: John Laxon, ENZ; Varun Bahl, designer; Amit Aggarwal, designer; Sunil Sethi, FDCI; Rohit Bal, designer; Rina Dhaka, designer; HE Grahame Morton, High Commissioner; Jugnu Roy, ENZ

  A panel of celebrity Indian judges judged each team’s efforts. The Indian students from the two winning teams secured two-week internships at the participating New Zealand fashion schools, where they will gain first-hand experience of New Zealand’s innovative teaching style.

  The Kiwi students had the opportunity to spend a couple of weeks in India leading up to the fashion show, when they could see and touch the beautiful locally-produced fabrics, and observe local processing techniques and artisanship.

  

  Aishwarya Jain and Claire Nicholson from the other winning team from AUT University, and their ‘Dystopia’ garments

  The project has initiated discussions between the participating institutions that may well result in further exciting partnerships and collaborations.

  Runway to New Zealand has boosted the profile of New Zealand as a high quality destination for fashion studies among the Indian aspirants. The event was attended by high profile Indian fashion media, resulting in coverage across a variety of outlets. 

• Study in New Zealand wins Weibo award

  Sina is one of China’s biggest online media companies, operating four major business lines, including Sina Weibo, a Twitter-like microblogging social network that has over 500 million users worldwide.

  The Study in New Zealand Weibo page was launched in August 2014 with the goals of growing brand awareness, attracting prospective students and engaging New Zealand alumni in China. It is managed by a China-based social media agency in partnership with the ENZ’s Marketing and Channel Development team.

  On our award, Sina noted: “[Study in New Zealand is] focused on growing student numbers and the public understanding of New Zealand education. [Study in New Zealand’s Weibo account] helps Chinese students easily understand and select the appropriate New Zealand [institutions] so that they enjoy a pleasant study abroad [experience].”

• Staff changes at ENZ

  South and South East Asia

  It is with regret that we are saying goodbye to Regional Director – South and South East Asia (SSEA), Ziena Jalil, and Lead – International (SSEA), Francesca Hilbron, who have both decided to pursue other opportunities this year. ENZ wishes Ziena and Francesca all the best in their new endeavours.

  To ensure ENZ continues to maximise the opportunities the SSEA region offers New Zealand education providers, these two key roles will be filled on an interim basis from February 1 to June 30, while permanent replacements are found.

  Stepping in to these roles will be:

  John Laxon – Acting Regional Director India, (South Asia)

  John Laxon is taking the role of Acting Regional Director India, along with his current role as Regional Director, Middle East. John will continue to be based in Riyadh, but will spend some extended periods working out of India.

  Grant Fuller – Acting Regional Lead, South East Asia

  Grant Fuller, based in Guangzhou, will be Acting Regional Lead, South East Asia on a part-time basis. Grant has previously been NZTE Trade Commissioner in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, worked in Minister Joyce’s office and led the Board and Ministerial team at NZTE. Recently he has been working with MBIE, ENZ and Wintec on projects in Asia.

  Providers can feel confident that they can rely on continued support from the capable and experienced in-market SSEA staff led by Ben Burrowes, and Wellington-based John Mollo, with whom many of you work on a regular basis.

  The Americas and Europe

  Lisa Futschek – Regional Director, the Americas and Europe

  The country portfolio of Wellington-based Regional Director, Lisa Futschek, has changed. While continuing in her role as Regional Director for the US and Latin America, Lisa will swap her responsibilities in Japan and Korea for those in Europe. Lisa previously worked for MFAT in Germany so is well-placed help drive growth in the Europe market.

  Cecily Lin – Acting Regional Lead North Asia (Japan and Korea)

  Cecily Lin, based in Wellington, will be Acting Regional Lead, North Asia (Japan and Korea). Cecily’s experience as International Market Manager, Latin America and North Asia, makes her an excellent fit for a deeper role in supporting providers in Japan and Korea.

  Other changes

  It is also with regret that we announce the departure of two other staff who are moving on to new challenges:

  • Sam Hoben – Senior Advisor, Strategy and Governance, has moved to a new role at the Ministry of Social Development.

  • Cheryll Wagener – International Events Coordinator, has taken up a role closer to her home on the Kapiti Coast.

  Both Sam and Cheryll have made important contributions to ENZ, and we wish them well in their new roles.

  Rachel Brandon has joined the team as International Event Coordinator on a three month contract.

  Rachel has recently returned from Japan where she was part of the JET programme for three years. With a degree in international relations, experience as an international student in the Philippines and more recently as customer service lead for an online retail organisation, Rachel will bring valuable experience to the international event team.

• New Brand Ambassador video available

  ENZ sat down with Stephen to capture the story of how his New Zealand education shaped his success. Stephen attributes the New Zealand style of learning to his ability to be able to think creatively and problem solve – valuable skills to have when facing the world’s best cricket teams!

  We spent time with Stephen at his alma mater, Canterbury University, where he studied to become a teacher, and at Christchurch school, Medbury, where he offered some advice to a Year 7 cricket team. We also filmed his meeting with an Indian student who is completing a PhD in New Zealand, researching cricketers’ shoulder injuries.

  ENZ is using the Stephen Fleming video to help tell the New Zealand education story in India via social media and at events, including in presentations to prospective students.

  You can watch the video on our YouTube channel. We encourage you, and your agents, to download it for use from The Brand Lab.

  

• New ENZ appointments in the US

  With the US being an ENZ promote market, and with a number of substantial projects already in train, Amy will certainly hit the ground running. 

  Amy studied in the US herself as an undergraduate student, and has previously worked for the University of Otago in the North American and European markets and as New Zealand Resident Director for a US study abroad provider, the Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University. She has been at ENZ for the past three years as Market Manager for China and North America.

  “I am delighted that Amy is taking up this position in the US,” says Lisa Futschek, Regional Director – Americas, Japan and Korea. “Amy brings a unique mix of skills and experience to this role, having both studied and worked in the US and having worked supporting US students during their time studying in New Zealand. She also tells me she’s visited 39 states – more than most Americans – and one of her aims by the end of her time in the US is to get to all 50!”

  “I cannot wait to get to LA to support New Zealand providers’ work in North America,” says Amy. “The US is looking to double the number of students they send overseas by the end of this decade which means there are significant opportunities for New Zealand. Please contact me regarding any work you’re doing in the US, Canada or Mexico.”

  ENZ has also employed Alanna Dick on a six month contract to work as Field Director - North America. Alanna will be on the road promoting New Zealand education from 4 January. Alanna, a dual citizen of New Zealand and the United States, grew up in the US and studied at Smith College for her BA. Alanna earned a Master’s in Special Education from Arizona State University and taught in South Phoenix. After working at ENZ as Agent Travel Coordinator and Support Coordinator for two years, Alanna returned to the States in April this year. She has been working at CIEE as Interim Senior Marketing and Events Coordinator in Portland, Maine. She also volunteers at Abroad with Disabilities.

  Amy’s email address is amy.rutherford@enz.govt.nz. Alanna will be contactable from 4 January at alanna.dick@enz.govt.nz. Lisa Futschek can be reached at lisa.futschek@enz.govt.nz.

• Diverse New Zealand experience on show at the symposium on offshore delivery

  Dr Rob Griffiths, Programme Director of Occupational and Aviation Medicine at the University of Otago summed up the mood of over 70 participants from across the university, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITP), Private Training Establishments (PTE) and educational services sector that attended a symposium on offshore delivery organised by Education New Zealand (ENZ) in partnership with Victoria University of Wellington on Thursday 9 June. Senior education professionals shared their experiences - both the good and bad – in delivering education services offshore. Sessions covered quality assurance, sustainable models, collaboration and the power of partnerships, critical success factors and explored a variety of markets from Singapore to Russia, the Middle East to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). 

  The future of digital and online learning technologies to transform and disrupt higher education was discussed with examples ranging from early childhood training, software development, and aviation medicine to training in wildlife rescue after an oil spill.  ENZ’s General Manager Business Development Clive Jones said that the day “created a network bringing together a diverse group at different stages of development who were keen to stay together”.

  One of the keynote speakers on international trends was Boston-based Richard Garrett from The Observatory on Borderless Higher Education, an education think tank with a focus on transnational education (TNE).  Garrett was positive about the huge global opportunity and the TNE potential for New Zealand. In particular, the opportunity to learn from the main TNE providing  countries - UK and Australia – and take a strategic approach in partnership with destination countries.  His view that offshore delivery was like a permanent start up resonated strongly with participants. 

  “With around 3,500 offshore international student enrolments there is quite a way to go to achieve the target of 10,000 by 2025 set by the Government’s Leadership Statement for International Education.  But the diversity of providers, markets and projects showcased at the symposium confirmed that New Zealand has the products, range of capability and interest in moving forward together.  ENZ has been challenged to keep the conversation we started in Wellington going” said Adele Bryant, Business Development Manager at ENZ.

  For more information contact Adele Bryant.

• Customising website content

  StudyinNewZealand.govt.nz is moving to SilverStripe, a flexible content management system that makes it easier to update information.

  By early August, institutions will be able to provide market-specific content on the site. Content will be searchable by local language.

  Users will also see a refreshed home page and powerful new content, including pages for student stories, quick facts and events for students.

  By September, each institution will have access to its own administration area. Using the same login they have now, institutions will be able to upload and edit their own course information, or continue using the Hot Courses information.

  Each institution’s administration area will also have its own dashboard. Dashboards will display key visitor behaviour, including the number of qualified referral leads, the countries they’re from, and which programmes they’re for.

  The SilverStripe migration is a great opportunity for institutions to check and update the data on the site.

• Launch of a visa-free guide for students

  To help students prepare to enter New Zealand, Education New Zealand and Immigration New Zealand have launched a guide including the information required to enter New Zealand visa free. The guide is also available in Arabic and is particularly helpful for students travelling from the Gulf-Co-operation Council Countries during the Northern Hemisphere summer. You can check out both versions of the Travelling and Studying in New Zealand guide here.

  Further translations will be added in due course.

  If you've got students travelling to New Zealand from visa-waiver countries, or you're a student advisor in these countries then you may want to consider familiarising yourself with, and distributing the brochure.