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New Zealand and China share cultural connection through conservation
In many ways New Zealand’s management of protected lands is world-leading, but there is still much to learn from others. Collaboration is key to improving outcomes and shaping policy in the years ahead. Dr Mick Abbott, professor of Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University, has been collaborating with researchers in China since 2014, with support from Education New Zealand’s Tripartite Fund. The fund assists New Zealand universities to join in research partnerships as the “Third Brother” with two Chinese Universities - one “emerging” and the other “established”.
Dr Abbott has been working with Tsinghua University in Beijing and Kunming University of Science and Technology in Yunnan province on research projects, field trips, workshops, student courses, and the production of bilingual learning materials.
“While we achieve very good conservation outcomes in New Zealand, it is essential that we look beyond our borders for further research and understanding” - Dr Mick Abbott, WildAtlas project lead and Tripartite Fund recipient
Need to look beyond our borders
“Conservation underpins our value proposition to the world,” he says.
“While we achieve very good conservation outcomes in New Zealand, it is essential that we look beyond our borders for further research and understanding.”
While China looks to New Zealand for leadership on how to effectively protect pristine environments from the impacts of recreation and tourism, New Zealand stands to learn a lot from how China celebrates its cultural connections with nature, Dr Abbott says.
“Protected lands in China are associated with cultural value. In Chinese thinking ecological civilisation underpins wider civilisation. They take a holistic view and there are elements in common with Mātauranga Māori (Māori wisdom and world view).
Cross-cultural thinking important
Mātauranga Māori can enhance the cultural connection between Maori and Chinese and creates valuable synergies, he says. “Cross-cultural thinking is so important.”
Key to the success of the long-term relationship was an exhibition Lincoln University curated in Beijing in 2017, showcasing New Zealand’s protected areas and a range of eye-catching exhibits, alongside Lincoln’s research and that of Tsinghua University on the future direction of protected area management.
The exhibition attracted 50,000 visitors and kicked off the WildAtlas project which Dr Abbott has spent the past four years developing. WildAtlas is a collection of virtual tours that bring to life the stories of New Zealand’s National Parks and protected areas, both past and present.
Available in both English and Chinese, WildAtlas is principally used as an educational tool aimed at university students, but Dr Abbott would like to extend its reach to Year 12 and 13 students. “Land issues are really important in this country, and we must understand there are other ways to view the land. We need to broaden the horizons of our students.”
Conservation experiences a key attraction
Looking to the future, Dr Abbott says that New Zealand conservation managers will benefit from a better understanding of the type of National Park experiences that are attractive to Chinese visitors.
“Pre-Covid, China was New Zealand’s second largest inbound tourism market and largest long-haul market. Our conservation areas and national parks are a key attraction.”
He is using the latest round of Tripartite funding to create a corresponding Virtual Field Tour of the Protected Areas of Yunnan Province, home to Kunming University of Science and Technology.
Dr Abbott is hugely positive about the relationship which has been built with Tsinghua and Kunming universities through the Tripartite Fund and believes the collaboration will lead to business and investment opportunities in the future.
“We must foster goodwill and understanding first, share our values, and advocate for them.
Editor’s note: New Zealand’s involvement in the Tripartite Fund dates back to 2005, when the New Zealand and Chinese Ministries of Education agreed to formally support and promote tripartite relationships between New Zealand and China, in which a New Zealand university is joined as the ‘third brother’ to an existing ‘two brothers’ arrangement.
For more information on the NZ-China Tripartite Fund or to learn more about Professor Abbott’s research, please contact the ENZ team at china@enz.govt.nz
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New Zealand Dubai Expo Pavilion inspires international workshop in Whanganui
Ten students from five different regions of Italy travelled with their teachers under the leadership of Dr Alberta Pettoello of the Italian Ministry of Education to join another 40 local high school students. In a three-day workshop they worked together, shared concerns and experiences, and learnt from each other how to communicate their messages across different cultures, realities, and languages.
The Italian Ministry of Education proposed the workshop after Lorenzo Micheli, the coordinator of its Digital Exchange Programme, visited the New Zealand pavilion at the Dubai Expo. He was inspired by the pavilion’s focus on New Zealand’s relationship with nature and indigenous Māori principles such as kaitiakitanga. The Whanganui River and Te Awa Tupua settlement that gave the river its own legal identity, with the rights, duties and liabilities of a legal person, was of particular interest.
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao liaised with the Italian Ministry of Education and facilitated an introduction to local development agency, Whanganui and Partners, who coordinated with Ngā Tāngata Tiaki and local schools, and also supported the trip by funding the activities and workshop in Whanganui.
A highlight of the first day was the pōwhiri for the group at Kaiwhaiki Marae. For the Italian students and their teachers, this was their first introduction to Whanganui and Te Awa Tupua.
On arrival in Whanganui the group was welcomed by Ngā Tāngata Tiaki by powhiri at Kaiwhaiki Marae.
The topic of the workshop was “Humans as Nature”, in which the students were challenged to explore and develop “Rights for Nature”. The students were guided by Ngā Tāngata Tiaki trustee Tamahaia Skinner, who helped them start to define their rivers’ values and characteristics.
The Italian students brought an international perspective to the discussion by introducing their rivers and the challenges they face, encompassing the Ticino river, the Strona river, the Piave river, the Chienti river and the Sinni river.
Students were divided into five teams of 10, with two Italian students assigned to each group. What followed was a hive of discussion, activity and collaboration as each group developed presentations proposing strategies and activities necessary to implement the conservation and care of rivers, and most importantly give the rivers a voice.
And the winners are….. Team Chienti/Whanganui won the overall team competition! Also pictured from left are: Hannah Middleton, Chief Executive of Whanganui and Partners; Lorenzo Micheli, coordinator of the Digital Exchange Programme for the Italian Ministry of Education, and Dr Alberta Pettoello of the Italian Ministry of Education who lead the delegation of students and teachers to New Zealand.
At the conclusion of the workshop the overall winner was the Chienti/Whanganui team. Strona/Whanganui were judged the most inclusive team; Sinni/Whanganui the best presented team; Ticino/Whanganui the best team spirit; and Piave/Whanganui the most creative team.
The organisation and thoughtfulness that went into the preparation and coordination of the workshop was first class. But it was the joy of the students who found new friends on the other side of the world, exchanging Instagram and FB accounts while sharing a wonderful week of discovery, that shone through as the workshop’s greatest outcome. It was this companionship and mindfulness of other lives and cultures that prompted the final defining group hug.
The week changed everyone involved, transforming perspectives and expectations of others. I’m sure they will meet up again as their travels as global citizens continue.
- Justin Barnett, Director Communications at Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao
It was hugs all around at the completion of a three-day hackathon and workshop amongst Italian and New Zealand high school students. An uplifting outcome of the workshop was the strong bond that developed between the students as they learnt about each other while sharing cultures and experiences.
Filippo Chiodini from the Daniel Crespi school in Varese (in front) follows the instructor’s guidance as he manoeuvres his virtual plane from the cockpit simulator at the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy in Whanganui.
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Around the world in five
BRAZIL
Brazil’s study travel market bounces back
A recent survey shows Brazil’s outbound study surged by 14% in 2016, with students’ priorities shifting in terms of preferred programs of study, driven largely by employability factors. As such, language programs remained the most popular option, as speaking an international business language is seen as “essential” for students in the country.
US
Internationalisation and student recruitment increasing among US colleges
A new study of US colleges found nearly 30% of respondents reported high levels of international activity within their institutions, compared to 21% in 2011. When asked why, US colleges cited “improving student preparedness for a global era” as their main motivator, listing key activities such as “increasing study abroad for US students”, “recruiting international students” and “partnerships with institutions.”
CHINA
Hong Kong’s education system needs more heart and ‘soulware’
How can China best equip its next generation with the skills needed for a rapidly changing world? City University (CU) might have the answer. Despite being a young university with many students from lower-income families, it has made its way into the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings. CU President Way Kuo said the key is “soulware”, and has established regular exchange programmes with overseas universities to allow students to study abroad and “open their minds”.
UK
‘Widening gap’ between London and rest of country in language GCSEs
A widening gap is emerging in the take-up of language GCSEs between pupils in London and the rest of the country, a new report has warned. London is the only region in the country where the percentage of pupils taking language GCSES has risen over the past three years, possibly a result of the many multi-lingual pupils there normalising the ability to learn other languages.
INDIA and BRAZIL
Still a long way to go on internationalisation
India and Brazil are the largest higher education systems in the world in terms of numbers of students (alongside China and the United States) and the largest developing economies after China. While both nations have a long way to go, some important developments should be noted, including growth in scientific outputs and funding for public institutions.
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Kiwis shine at NAFSA
The New Zealand delegation included all eight universities, four ITPs and an English language school, and to expand global perceptions beyond New Zealand’s tourism offering, it showcased Kiwi innovation and creativity with the campaign line New Ideas Grow Better Here.
Each institution chose an innovative student project to highlight, ranging from a fully recyclable electric car to New Zealand’s first virtual reality movie.
As platinum sponsor of the Opening Plenary, New Zealand used its spotlight moment for a performance by Elena, a Maori classical violinist, followed by Sir Richard Taylor, who spoke about New Zealand’s strengths as an education destination.
Lisa Futschek, ENZ’s Regional Director, Americas and Europe, said the well-coordinated presence of the New Zealand institutions was a great example of collaboration.
“That single, clear message – creativity and innovation – definitely caught the attention of NAFSA attendees, and made us stand out against the 300 other booths in the Expo Hall.”
We plan a special E-News next week with more comprehensive coverage of NAFSA’s highlights.
Helen Clark (centre) stopped by the New Zealand booth in the Expo Hall
Showcasing Kiwi innovation and creativity
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Looking ahead to 2026 – What’s happening in our markets
We’ve highlighted ENZ-led in-market experiences that are underway for the first half of the year below, and we are also excited to provide you with provisional dates for in-market experiences that are planned for the second half of 2026, including New Zealand student fairs and agent seminars in Thailand, South Korea, China and Viet Nam (agent seminars only in Viet Nam and China).
Other targeted subsector in-market experiences will be developed around our flagship student fairs and agent seminars to maximise travel for visiting providers. These will be in ENZ's other focus markets in the region, including Japan, and will be delivered before or after the dates listed below. Further details will be shared in early 2026.
In the new year, we will invite providers to apply to participate in our in-market experiences. Please note that, given rising costs, we will likely need to review participation fees. Keep an eye on the ENZ website's events page at www.enz.govt.nz/events, and updates will be included in upcoming editions of E-News.
ENZ in-market experiences Subsector Dates Location Status ENZ Indonesia Roadshow Universities 30 Jan – 6 February 2026 Five cities, Indonesia Applications closed ENZ Philippines Roadshow ITP & PTE 18-25 February 2026 Manila, Pampanga & Davao,
PhilippinesApplications closed New Zealand Vocational Connect ITP & PTE 27 February 2026 New Delhi, India Applications now open ENZ Sri Lanka Roadshow ITP & PTE 5-8 March 2026 Colombo & Kandy, Sri Lanka Applications closed New Zealand Agent Seminars All sectors 23-27 March 2026 Shanghai, Guangzhou & Zhengzhou, China Applications now open (close 22 January 2026). More information contained in this edition of E-News ENZ USA Roadshow Universities 2 – 6 March 2026 Hawaii, USA Applications closed ENZ Malaysia Roadshow Universities 17-23 April Three cities, Malaysia Applications closed ENZ South America Roadshow English Language 14 – 27 May 2026 Chile, Brazil, Colombia Applications now open (close 30 January 2026) ENZ Philippines Roadshow PTE, ITP 18-22 June 2026 Cebu and Manila, Philippines Second round: applications open in March New Zealand Agent Seminar All sectors 24-26 August 2026 Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi, Viet Nam Applications to open late January New Zealand Agent Seminar All sectors 28 August 2026 – date tbc Bangkok, Thailand Applications to open late January New Zealand Student Fair All sectors 29 August 2026 – date tbc Bangkok, Thailand Applications to open late January New Zealand Student Fair All sectors 5 September 2026 – date tbc Seoul, South Korea Applications to open late January New Zealand Agent Seminar All sectors 4 September 2026 – date tbc Seoul, South Korea Applications to open late January New Zealand Agent Seminars All sectors November 2026 Locations TBC, China Applications to open in 2026 (timing to coincide with applications for CEE)
ENZ is also supporting New Zealand international education providers at third party events during 2026. These include:- APAIE 2026 in Hong Kong, 23-27 February
- The Forum of Education Abroad in Nashville, Tennessee, USA 11-13 March
- NAFSA 2026 in Orlando, USA, 26-29 May
- National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) in Minneapolis, USA 8-10 October 2026
- China Education Exhibition (CEE) in Beijing, China 30-31 October
Applications are currently open for The Forum of Education Abroad, with applications for NACAC and CEE to open later in the year.
Finally, we are changing our events management process in 2026, including how we invite providers to participate in ENZ in-market experiences. Thank you for your patience while we make these changes.
If you need more information or would like to provide feedback, please email events@enz.govt.nz.
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