Asia New Zealand Foundation

What we offer

What we offer

Find out about the Foundation's various programmes and the opportunities they provide

News & Events

New and events

Read our latest news stories and find out about Asia-related events in your area

Resources

Resources

Find our education resources, research reports, quiz and Asia Media Centre

About us

About us

Find out about the Foundation: who we are, what we do and who makes it happen

All opportunities

Discover the many ways we can help you experience Asia, from travel grants, residencies and internships, to Asia-focussed events here in New Zealand

Arts

Our arts programme helps New Zealand artists to experience Asia and brings Asian art to New Zealanders

Business  Opportunities

Find out about the Foundation's business programme and the opportunities we provide

Education

Discover the professional development opportunities we offer educators, our library of classroom resources and lesson plans, and funding support for Asia-focussed school events

Entrepreneurship

Our entrepreneurship programme supports emerging entrepreneurs in New Zealand to build connections and facilitate business relationships in Asia

Leadership Network

Find out about New Zealand’s largest group of young professionals with an interest in Asia, and the opportunities members have to experience Asia up close and personal

Media

We support New Zealand media wanting to pursue stories on the ground in Asia through a contestable grants programme. We also offer internships at selected media organisations across Asia

Research

Our research programme commissions studies that support informed public conversations about New Zealand’s relationship with Asia.

Track II diplomacy

We lead dialogues on strategic, regional and security issues with think tanks, universities and other partners throughout Asia

Sports

Our sports programme funds cultural experiences for sports people and groups travelling to Japan

News

Find out about the activities we've supported and hear from the people involved

Think Asia is a pathway from early childhood to entry into the workforce showing where the Foundation can provide opportunities for young New Zealanders to gain Asia knowledge.

Education resources

We provide a wide range of classroom resources so educators can equip students to thrive in their future with Asia

Research reports

Discover our library of research reports that look at the New Zealand-Asia relationship

Quiz

Test your Asia knowledge with this month's quiz

Asia Media Centre

The Asia Media Centre is our resource hub enabling New Zealand journalists to access expertise on Asia

Who we are

Find out about the Foundation and what we do

Governance

Find out about our governance structure and governance documents

Supporting us

Find out how you can contribute and support the Foundation's work

Our people

See our board of trustees, honorary advisers, staff and Leadership Network advisory board

The Asia New Zealand Foundation

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Sports / News

Wheel Blacks take up taiko challenge in Japan

We talk to Wheel Black Cody Everson about playing wheelchair rugby in Japan and learning about and having a go at taiko drumming.

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono provides experiences and resources to help New Zealanders build their knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in Asia.

Business / News

Intern optimizes life and algorithms in Tokyo

In a country that maximises efficiencies and structure to run like clockwork, at times Japan-based intern Arjun Prakesh's more relaxed approach to life makes him feel like a round peg in a square hole

Track II / News

Raisina Dialogue: The importance of diplomacy in a 'complex' 2020

This year’s Raisina Dialogue was a space for global leaders to hammer out the most challenging geopolitical and geo-economic issues facing the world today, writes the Foundation's Suzannah Jessep.

Leadership / News

Leadership Network members' 360-degree view of Bangladesh

Philanthropic Kiwis have been able to tour aid projects they support in far-flung corners of Bangladesh, thanks to a travel grant from the Foundation and some DIY cardboard virtual reality headsets.

See all our news stories

Interested in gaining first-hand experience of Asia?

Find out about all the opportunities we offer, including grants, residences and internships.

Research / Grant

Postgraduate research grants

Each year, the Asia New Zealand Foundation offers three postgraduate research grants of $5,000.

Sports / Grant

Community sports funding

The Foundation invites community groups to apply for grants to support sports groups travelling to Japan.

Sports / Grant

School sports funding

The Foundation's School Sports Fund provides opportunities for secondary students to engage in cultural activities while already in Japan on sports-related activities.

See all our grants and internships

News / Article

The changing face of Asia - six cities 1994/2019

The Asia New Zealand Foundation has changed a lot over the last 25 years – and so has Asia. Skylines have shot up and land has been reclaimed to make space for booming populations. We take a look at s