About the event

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono invites you to an evening of stories and insights from three young New Zealanders, as they share their experiences, challenges and inspirations from Foundation-supported opportunities in South Korea.

Hear about the highlights of their experiences and how these have strengthened their connections and confidence in Asia. The event will also showcase upcoming Foundation opportunities, including sports and media internships in Asia.

As with all our Asia After Five events, the evening will be interactive – you’ll have the chance to ask questions, network with Christchurch’s sporting community and the wider network, and learn more about Asia.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025

Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Venue: Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, Augustine Drive, Wigram, Christchurch 8025

This event is free to attend, but please RSVP for catering purposes.

Our speakers

Alisha Gilmore Zuschlag – Interned at the 2024 Youth Winter Olympics, South Korea
Elsie Williams – Interned at Korea JoongAng Daily's sports desk, South Korea in 2024
Sam Marcroft – Represented New Zealand at the 2025 World Lacrosse U20 Men’s Championships on Jeju Island, South Korea