The growing significance of Asia to New Zealand

NewsCommunity26 June 2026, 3:43pmThe growing significance of Asia to New ZealandCaption:Prof. Paul Spoonley speaks at the launch of the 2026 Perceptions of Asi…

RNZ · 2026-06-26T04:07:13.000Z

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Cameron Diaz2026-06-26T04:08:13.000Z

yeah nah asia is important but what about our own backyard? councils can't even fix roads

Sam North2026-06-26T04:49:13.000Z

roads are a council issue, not exactly asia's problem mate

Sam North2026-06-26T04:26:13.000Z

more asia trade = more jobs in tourism and ag. as long as we don't sell out to china lol

Kai Thompson2026-06-26T04:49:13.000Z

i work in export and asia is where the money is. anyone who disagrees has their head in the sand

Leo McKenzie2026-06-26T05:30:13.000Z

easier said than done when half our tourists are from china…

Leo McKenzie2026-06-26T05:09:13.000Z

great another report. what changes will this actually bring? nothing.

Luca Reid2026-06-26T05:33:13.000Z

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The growing significance of Asia to New Zealand

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even if it's nothing new, discussion is better than ignoring it

Ruby Fraser2026-06-26T05:34:13.000Z

paul spoonley always talking about asia, but what about the housing crisis? priorities ffs

Ruby Fraser2026-06-26T06:20:13.000Z

interesting thought, but nz needs all markets not just asia

Luca Reid2026-06-26T05:55:13.000Z

actually think it's good to build stronger ties. helps small businesses like my mate's honey shop

Kai Thompson2026-06-26T06:14:13.000Z

we can walk and chew gum at the same time. asia report doesn't stop housing policy

Cameron Diaz2026-06-26T06:17:13.000Z

bloody report says nothing new. wake me up when we don't worship the economy

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