The Asia New Zealand Foundation
Te Whītau Tūhono
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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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Kiwi pet-industry entrepreneurs sniff out opportunities at Japan expo

In this article, we chat with Mister Loyal founder Meiken Bassant about taking part in the Foundation's pet industry delegation to Japan. During the visit, the group toured pet stores, met with officials, forged industry connections and attended one of Japan’s largest pet expos, Interpets. What Meiken discovered was a pet industry unlike any other — one that presents exciting opportunities for Kiwi businesses.

Entrepreneurship / News

Emerging S.E Asian tech entrepreneurs to visit NZ

Ten emerging tech entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia will visit New Zealand from 18–25 May to meet with leading innovators and businesses and attend tech events.

Media / News

Discovering Indonesia from the lens of the kiwi journalist

“A crash course in life” — that’s how 2025 ACICIS intern Paridhi Bakshi describes her time living in Jakarta while interning at The Jakarta Post. Over six weeks in Indonesia, Paridhi reported on local stories, studied Bahasa Indonesia, explored the capital and its surrounding regions, and deepened her understanding of Southeast Asia’s largest nation.

What we offer

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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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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ACICIS Journalism Professional Practicum in Jakarta, Indonesia

The Foundation supports New Zealand journalism students and recent graduates to attend the Australian Consortium for In-Country Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) Journalism Professional Practicum.

Arts / Grant

Seoul Music Residency

The Seoul Residency is an international opportunity for an emerging Aotearoa-based band or artist who performs with a band) to spend seven days in South Korea, recording, performing, and building industry connections.

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