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The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is New Zealand's leading provider of Asia insights and experiences that help equip New Zealanders to excel in Asia.

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Perceptions of Asia 2025

Now in its 28th year, the New Zealanders’ Perceptions of Asia and Asian Peoples survey is the Foundation’s flagship longitudinal survey, providing valuable insights into how New Zealanders view Asia and their place in the region. This year’s report is released at a milestone moment in New Zealand’s relationship with Asia — marking 50 years of dialogue partnership with ASEAN, half a century of diplomatic ties with Viet Nam, 60 years with Singapore, and the 30th anniversary of the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono.

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Looking back: How did New Zealanders view Asia 28 years ago?

Ahead of the release of this year’s Perceptions of Asia report, we take a look back at the findings of the Foundation’s earliest Perceptions surveys. In October 1997 as Chumbawamba's Tubthumping dominated New Zealand music charts and homegrown police drama Duggan made its television debut, the Asia New Zealand Foundation – then known as Asia 2000 – conducted its first survey of New Zealanders’ perceptions of Asia. How did New Zealanders – who then numbered just 3.8 million – view the region and their relationship to it?

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Intern explores Japan’s culture and cutting-edge AI

When Matt Wai arrived in Japan in late 2024 to begin a three-month internship with NEC’s AI drug development division, he brought with him a few preconceptions—about Japan, and about what the experience would entail. However, as he settled into life in Tokyo, his expectations were challenged—and his understanding of both Japan and himself evolved.

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The Foundation provides grants, internships, residencies and leads sector-specific delegations to Asia. We also offer insights and commission research to support and inform public conversations about New Zealand's relationships with the region.

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Join the Leadership Network

The Leadership Network equips New Zealand’s best and brightest to thrive in Asia. We support members to achieve, lead and learn about Asia so that New Zealand can succeed in the region.

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Seoul music journalism opportunity

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering a New Zealand-based journalist or content creator the opportunity to spend a week in South Korea to document the experiences of Christchurch band There's a Tuesday.

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Research Grants

The Foundation supports contemporary and forward-thinking postgraduate and academic research projects or programmes relating to Asia with grants of up to $5,000.

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AXEAN Festival 2025, Indonesia

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono in partnership with New Zealand Music Commission and Independent Music New Zealand is calling for applications from music programmers, promoters, and music business leaders to join a delegation attending the AXEAN Festival 2025 in Indonesia.

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