Asia New Zealand Foundation Track II programme

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

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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Track II opportunities

Roundtable talks with leading think tanks

NextGen opportunities

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Our Track II programme facilitates informal diplomacy with think tanks in Asia to discuss issues facing the region.

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India and Sri Lanka visit highlights opportunities for NZ

While both have much to offer, India and Sri Lanka present New Zealand with very different opportunities for engagement, writes international lawyer and policy consultant Dr Tracey Epps.

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Opinion: With world economy at crossroads, NZ should look to Asia

With the world at a crossroads, small countries reliant on the rules-based order such as New Zealand and Singapore would be remiss not to seek opportunities to cooperate, says trade expert Andrew Tan.

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Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index reveals two superpowers of influence

The Foundation's James To takes a deep dive into the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index and examines what countries are dominating the Indo-Pacific and who the up-and-comers are.

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Opinion: Despite differences, NZ and India have much to gain through working together

Following this month's visit by Indian Minister of External Affairs Subramanyam Jaishankar, the Foundation's director research and engagement looks at the increasing importance of India to NZ

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A Tale of two cities

The Foundation's Dr James To reflects on reconnecting with stakeholders and friends of the Foundation on his recent visit to South Korea and Thailand with executive director Simon Draper.

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Asia-focused think tank opportunities

With New Zealand's borders opening back up, young New Zealanders will be looking further afield for opportunities to study or progress in their career paths.

See all our news stories

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Track II – NextGen

Find out about getting involved in Track II diplomacy through out NextGen programme.

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Otago Foreign Policy School opportunity

The Foundation is offering four travel grants for emerging scholars to attend the 2023 Otago Foreign Policy School and the Foundation's auxiliary workshop and roundtable.