Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network

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 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

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 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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Joining the Leadership Network

The Leadership Network equips New Zealand’s best and brightest to thrive in Asia. We support members to achieve, lead and learn about Asia so that New Zealand can succeed in the region.

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

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.

Leadership / News

Sustainability in our hands - hui

When it comes to sustainability, how much is up to the individual and how much is up to organisations, corporates and governments? What are you willing to give up in order to improve the state of the

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Intrepid travels in Hokkaido for Leadership Network member

Seemingly a world away from Tokyo’s neon-lit streets and sprawling tangle of subway lines, a Leadership Network member has carved out a niche for himself in the wilds of Hokkaido, the northern-most

See all our news stories

What we offer

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

Rethinking Leadership Hui

The Foundation is offering up to 15 places for network members to attend the Rethinking Leadership Hui in Gisborne from 29 – 31 March 2019.

Leadership / Article

Joining the Leadership Network

The Leadership Network equips New Zealand’s best and brightest to thrive in Asia. We support members to achieve, lead and learn about Asia so that New Zealand can succeed in the region.

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