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People

A signature feature of Asian Insider, dedicated to in-depth interviews with individuals from the Asian community in New Zealand. Through these conversations, we explore personal stories, challenges, and achievements, highlighting the diverse voices that shape the Asian experience.

Chinese freelance illustrator: "People say my life is their dream"

Chinese freelance illustrator: "People say my life is their dream"

Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied Every overseas Chinese carries a miniature immigration story within them. We interviewed Sandy Xu, a post-90s illustrator who moved to New Zealand with her parents during her childhood. She studied, started her own business, got married, and had children in Auckland. Sandy also shares

I left China and moved to NZ with my family, the adjustment was tough at first

I left China and moved to NZ with my family, the adjustment was tough at first

Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied For many Chinese, turning 35 can be a turning point. Many companies are reluctant to hire employees over 35, and some civil service exams also impose age limits. This trend isn't unique to China—many other countries are also becoming less friendly

Ersha Island: Chinese-New Zealand Biracial Sisters Film Music Video in Hanfu

Ersha Island: Chinese-New Zealand Biracial Sisters Film Music Video in Hanfu

Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied Two biracial sisters, dressed in Hanfu, filmed a music video on a New Zealand beach. In this music video titled My Mother’s Mountains and My Father’s Seas, the sisters wear traditional Chinese clothing as they sing passionately by the beach. Why did

A Chinese "Small Town Test Taker" Migrates to New Zealand to be Bus Driver at Low Cost

A Chinese "Small Town Test Taker" Migrates to New Zealand to be Bus Driver at Low Cost

Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied Big Changes to New Zealand Immigration Policy In April: From April 7, Bus and Truck Drivers Applying for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) Will No Longer Be on the Green List. This means that the fast-track route to immigrating to New Zealand by driving

"My PR was earned one diaper at a time"

"My PR was earned one diaper at a time"

Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied In a discussion post titled "How did you get your New Zealand residency?" One comment received the highest number of likes: "I studied early childhood education, and my PR (Permanent Residency)was earned one diaper at a time." Anhui: Childhood

Frog Man: Delivering goods by day and dancing by night, I became an influencer in NZ

Frog Man: Delivering goods by day and dancing by night, I became an influencer in NZ

Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied In the streets of Auckland, you will often see a man dressed in a frog costume, dancing the Chinese ‘Subject Three Dance’, lots of people call him ‘Frog Man’ . Who is the man behind frog costume ? Here is his story. "I spent 93,

"Who says it's hard to find a job in New Zealand? I found a government job on a working holiday visa"

"Who says it's hard to find a job in New Zealand? I found a government job on a working holiday visa"

Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied On social media, you often see posts about how "it's hard to find a job in New Zealand," but some people manage to secure jobs in government departments before even entering the country. Today, we interviewed Rita, who is exceptionally