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Our sports programme leverages the appeal of sport to forge cultural connections. It provides New Zealand sportspeople opportunities to grow their knowledge of Asia, establish connections and develop relationships with their counterparts throughout the region.

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The power of cultural exchange: high school takes kapa haka to Japan

The power of cultural exchange to connect people and foster friendships was on full display during Wainuiomata High School's Japan visit for kapa haka and Japanese language students late last year. The journey deepened the students’ understanding of both Japanese and Māori cultures, connecting them and those they met through music, dance and language writes deputy principal Matauranga Te Rauna.

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Kiwi surf lifesavers plunge into currents and culture of Japan

Surf Lifesaving NZ development team traveled to Fujisawa, Japan, late last year to compete in the 50th Japanese Lifesaving Championships, where they faced off against top athletes from Japan, Europe and Oceania.

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Hawke's Bay cricketers experience the buzz and energy of vibrant Sri Lanka

Tuk-tuk rides, jungle safaris and temple visits were just some of the exciting adventures the Hawke’s Bay Men’s Indoor Cricket team, the Turkeys, enjoyed during their recent trip to Sri Lanka, where they represented New Zealand at the Indoor Cricket World Series in Colombo.

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The Rising Impact of Asia on Sport in New Zealand

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What we offer

Our sports programme provides grants for students, community groups, event organisers and New Zealand sports sector representatives.

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Community Sports Fund

The Foundation's Community Sports Fund provides funding for community sports groups travelling to Asia for sports to include cultural activities to their itineraries.

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Student Sports Fund

The Student Sports Fund provides grants for secondary and tertiary students travelling to Asia for sports to include cultural activities to their itineraries.

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Sports Knowledge Exchange

The Foundation's Sports Knowledge Exchange is a fund for New Zealand sports sector representatives to establish connections and develop relationships with their counterparts in Asia.

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Sport Singapore internship

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono, in collaboration with Sport Singapore, is delighted to offer an exciting internship opportunity for two young New Zealanders at Sport Singapore in 2025.

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Singapore and Malaysia Sports Delegation

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono invites applications from New Zealand’s broad sports ecosystem to join a delegation travelling to Singapore and Malaysia in April 2025.

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