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

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

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

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

Home Entrepreneurs

NZ entrepreneurs

NZentrepreneurs

Jessie Wong,
CEO, Yu Mei

In 2018, Jessie travelled to Thailand as part of the Foundation's fashion delegation.

NZentrepreneurs

Tama Toki,
Aotea, CEO and Founder

In May of 2017, Tama travelled alongside four other leading Kiwi food and beverage entrepreneurs to Malaysia and Singapore.

NZentrepreneurs

Adrien Taylor

Adrien Taylor is founder of Offcut, a company that uses fabric offcuts to make hats and caps. He founded the company after a 2015 visit to his father’s curtain warehouse in Christchurch where he saw a…

NZentrepreneurs

Morgan Maw,
Bonnie Goods Founder

Morgan is the founder of Bonnie Goods, an artisanal oatcake maker.

NZentrepreneurs

Samantha Jones,
Little Yellow Bird, CEO and Founder

Samantha is the founder and CEO of Little Yellow Bird, a uniform and apparel company.

NZentrepreneurs

Sharee Wilkinson,
Moka Ceo and Founder

Sharee Wilkinson is CEO and founder of Moka Premium Eco Fibre Lashes.

NZentrepreneurs

Eric Chuah,
The Cookie Project, Co-founder and Director

Eric is the co-founder and director of The Cookie Project – a social enterprise that employs Kiwis with disabilities to make delicious cookies.

NZentrepreneurs

Magellan Fetalino,
Acudeen, Founder and CEO

Magellan is the founder and CEO of Acudeen Technologies, an online peer-to-peer marketplace for receivables discounting in the Philippines.