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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.

Emily, 25-Year-Old Chinese Kiwi Competes for Miss Universe New Zealand

Emily, 25-Year-Old Chinese Kiwi Competes for Miss Universe New Zealand

Staff Writer: Yiyi Xie Image Source: Supplied What’s It Like Being the Only Chinese Contestant in a New Zealand Pageant? Recently, a Chinese Kiwi contestant Emily secured second runner up in the Miss Asia Pacific NZ 2024 pageant. In an interview with us, she shared her journey and experiences.

I came to New Zealand from China when I was 15, completed three degrees, and now my job involves hidden dangers

I came to New Zealand from China when I was 15, completed three degrees, and now my job involves hidden dangers

Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: supplied What is it like to work with psychiatric patients every day? A Chinese woman who immigrated to New Zealand 15 years ago will share her personal experience with us. “I thought New Zealand would be as bustling as New York” Clara is from Shandong,

Kiwi Singer's 6-Year Journey in China: "If I Have Children, I Will Teach Them Chinese"

Kiwi Singer's 6-Year Journey in China: "If I Have Children, I Will Teach Them Chinese"

Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied Many years ago, a video of a guy playing and singing the Chinese version of "See You Again" went viral online, and Chinese netizens called him "The Foreigner Who Rocks at Singing Chinese Songs." This singer is from New Zealand—

Wellington depicted as “Zootopia” by a Chinese artist

Wellington depicted as “Zootopia” by a Chinese artist

Staff Writer: Wen Zhao Image Source: supplied To get away from the social pressure to get married, 33-year-old Mary Guo left China and painted a magical world in New Zealand. There are various reasons why people move to New Zealand. For Mary Guo, she just couldn’t stand the mounting

Chinese businessman builds yacht in Auckland backyard

Chinese businessman builds yacht in Auckland backyard

After Adam Zheng moved to New Zealand, the former entrepreneur spent a year building a yacht all by himself in his garden. Staff Writer: Wen Zhao Video: Ryan Zhang It came as a big surprise to his friends when Adam Zheng announced that he wanted to build a yacht alone