The Asia New Zealand Foundation
Te Whītau Tūhono
Equipping New Zealanders to excel in Asia

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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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Asia in Focus / News

Languages can supercharge NZ’s soft power

When seven of New Zealand’s top trading partners are in Asia, having language capability and cultural acumen is a notable advantage. Asia New Zealand Foundation CEO Suzannah Jessep explores the value of language learning and explains why attaining proficiency in an Asian language is such an advantage.

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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.

Entrepreneurship / News

Viet Nam summit brings together Kiwi and S.E Asian entrepreneurs

Business leaders and entrepreneurs from New Zealand and Southeast Asia will gather in Viet Nam this July for the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) Summit, taking place from 23–27 July 2025 in Da Nang and Hue. The event is hosted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono in partnership with the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

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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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Asia internships

The Asia New Zealand Foundation provides opportunities for young New Zealanders to intern with companies and organisations in Asia

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AXEAN Festival 2025, Indonesia

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono in partnership with New Zealand Music Commission 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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The Asia New Zealand Foundation
Te Whītau Tūhono
Equipping New Zealanders to excel in Asia

Who we are

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.