Asia New Zealand Foundation Track II programme

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

Home Track II

Informal
diplomacy

Track II
opportunities

Roundtable talks
with leading think tanks

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Vietnam Track II
helps "shape Future"

Sarah Pereira describes taking part in the Foundation's Track II talks in Vietnam last month. Sarah attended as an observer with the New Zealand delegation.

Our Track II programme supports informal diplomacy with think tanks in Asia on issues and challenges facing the region.

These dialogues have an international relations focus – with agendas touching on political, security and trade issues of shared interest.

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Diversity key to successful Track II talks

Attending the 32nd Asia Pacific Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur with the Foundation reinforced to Leadership Network member Jane Neilson the importance of Track II dialogue opportunities.

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Foundation leads
trade policy delegation to China

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ANZAC Day in India
highlights NZ-India bonds

ANZAC Day in India brought into sharp relief New Zealand and India's shared histories and common bonds for the Foundation's Dr James To, who was in the subcontinent as part of a Track II delegation in

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Track II and its role in diplomacy

Leadership Network member Alice Wang discusses the importance of track II diplomacy and what it takes to make it successful. The Asia New Zealand Foundation coordinates track II engagement, or ‘info