Hongi

Study Tours

Short-Term Study Tours. Long-Term Global Connections.

Two-way study tours linking schools and students in New Zealand and China through culture, learning, and real-world exchange.

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New Zealand-China Volunteer Programme

Live in China. Share Your Culture. Build Your Future.

A fully funded three-month volunteer programme for young New Zealanders in Chinese schools and communities.

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Welcome to Hongi

Connecting People, Cultures, and Communities

HONGI builds people-to-people relationships between New Zealand and Asia through exchange, education, and collaboration.

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Latest News

HONGI Expands Volunteer Programme Across New Regions in 2026

Volunteer Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Claudette's life in the “Capital of Ceramics”

Quick Guide

VOLUNTEER

A fully funded, three-month volunteer programme for young New Zealanders to live in China, assist local schools, exchange language and culture, and build confidence, friendships, and global experience.

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STUDY TOURS

Short-term study tours connecting students from New Zealand and China through schools, communities, and cities, supporting sister-school relationships, cultural exchange, and future study pathways.

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TRAINING

China-readiness training delivered by a registered PTE, supporting students, professionals, and businesses to understand Chinese language, culture, etiquette, and everyday life. Some programmes are fully funded or sponsored.

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COUNCIL AND IWI

Working with councils and iwi to deliver youth exchange, community partnerships, and economic development initiatives that strengthen people-to-people relationships between New Zealand and Asia.

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