NZ scholarships open up new world for Myanmar students

By Emily Spink. Each year, a handful of Myanmar’s young leaders are selected to travel more than 10,000 kilometres journey to New Zealand. With a population of more than 4.5 million, snow-capped mountains, a thriving cafe culture and left-hand drive, New Zealand is a world apart from the temple-adorned townships and bustling cities of Myanmar. Reporter Emily Spink meets the alumni of various academic and business leadership programs, who braved an unexpected journey and are now helping to shape the economic, social and political development of Myanmar. More...