Asia New Zealand Foundation

Equipping
New Zealanders
to thrive in Asia.

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 thank tanks, universities and other partners throughout Asia

News

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

Events

There’s nothing like experiencing Asia first-hand – and you don’t always need to travel to do so. Check out our calendar of events to discover the best Asia-focussed events near you

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 our latest 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

Equipping New Zealanders
to thrive in Asia

Experience
Asia

Think
Asia

I want to:

Arts / News

2018 Diwali Festival of Lights

This Diwali, win a Bollywood experience in India with the Asia New Zealand Foundation and Radio Tarana, supported by Global Finance.

The Asia New Zealand Foundation is New Zealand’s leading authority on Asia.

We provide experiences and resources to help New Zealanders build their knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in Asia.

Leadership / News

Journey provides insights into troubled Xinjiang

Leadership Network member Dhaxna Sothieson recounts her travels in China's beautiful but troubled Xinjiang province.

Entrepreneurship / News

Entrepreneurs to share how Southeast Asia is responding to climate change

Waste processing, natural cotton, ethical tourism and “slow fish” – leading Southeast Asian entrepreneurs focused on sustainable business will cover these topics and more during a visit to New Z

Research / News

Foundation announces 2018 postgraduate research grantees

The Asia New Zealand Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Foundation’s postgraduate research grants. They are Dylan Stent, Jasmine Edwards, and Jack Petterson.

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.

Business / Internship

Air New Zealand
internship, Japan

The Asia New Zealand Foundation supports undergraduate students to apply for an internship in Japan with New Zealand’s award-winning airline, Air New Zealand.

Media / Grant

Media travel grants

Our media travel grants programme offers New Zealand journalists the chance to travel independently to Asia to research and prepare stories – to help demystify Asia for New Zealand audiences.

Education / Grant

Study grants to Japan

Applications are not currently being accepted for this opportunity. The next application round is expected to open late 2018/early 2019.

See all our grants and internships

Resources / Resource

Taking primary students to China

In 2015, Blockhouse Bay Primary School in Auckland gave Year 5 students the opportunity to visit their sister school in Yuyoa, China. Use this information as a guide to planning your school's trip.