Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network

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

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Leadership Network member helping bring Māori perspectives to the table

When Shannon Goldsmith hung up his rugby boots after an OE spent playing footy in England, Ireland and Australia, he turned to judo.

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network is a global professional network focussed on developing and maintaining strong links between Asia and New Zealand.

Leadership / News

The importance of language and aroha

Dewy Sacayan is a solicitor and an environmental activist based in Auckland. She writes about attending our Te Ao Māori Hui in Waitangi in June 2019.

Leadership / News

New Leadership Network members to help drive NZ's relationship with Asia

50 top young leaders have joined the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Leadership Network, aiming to further develop their leadership skills and their knowledge of Asia.

Leadership / News

South India Hui
reveals country's contrasts and contradictions

For the 16 Leadership Network members who took part in last month’s South India Hui it was an eye-opening experience that pressed home the massive changes the country is going through.

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Find out about the latest opportunities available to Leadership Network members, including hui in New Zealand and Asia, networking events and our travel fund.

Leadership / Grant

Leadership Network travel fund

The Leadership Network Travel Fund supports members with travel to attend opportunities both in New Zealand and offshore.

See all our grants and internships