Alexander Wastney was the 2008 James Dyson Awards recipient. His winning entry was a therapy table designed for professional sports teams, which can be compacted into a durable suitcase on wheels. Applications for the 2009 Awards are now open - Find out more about the Awards.

In partnership with the Office of Ethnic Affairs, the Human Rights Commission & the Asia NZ Foundation, the British Council presents the People In Your Neighbourhood Project.

The Project involves aspiring artists and performers from Auckland's urban ethnic communities, working with the best of contemporary UK talent, to create an intercultural album and perform a live music show.

The show took place in Auckland at the Transmission Room on March 12th, and at Womad Taranaki March 14th 2009.

Planning is now underway for the 2009/10 project - stay tuned.

Linking Minds is an international award, giving outstanding young teachers the opportunity to travel to the United Kingdom on a fully-funded professional development programme. Find out who our 2008 winners are.