Asia New Zealand Foundation

The Asia New Zealand Foundation is New Zealand’s leading authority on Asia. We provide experiences and resources to help New Zealanders build their knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in Asia.

The Foundation’s activities cover more than 20 countries in Asia and are delivered through a range of programmes:

• Arts - Our Arts programme aims to bring Asian art into the mainstream of New Zealand culture, while supporting local practitioners to grow their understanding of and capability to thrive in Asia.
• Business - Our business programme helps develop the next generation of Asia-savvy New Zealanders by facilitating internships in Asia for tertiary students and recent graduates.
• Education - Our education programme provides New Zealand educators with the knowledge, resources and experiences to equip their students to thrive in Asia.
• Entrepreneurship - Our Entrepreneurship programme supports leading entrepreneurs in New Zealand to build connections and facilitate business relationships in Asia.
• Leadership - The Leadership Network is a global professional network at the forefront of maintaining and developing strong links between Asia and New Zealand.
• Media - Our media programme helps New Zealand journalists cover stories that shed light on Asia and on New Zealand’s ties to the region.  
• Research - Our research programme commissions research which supports informed public conversations about New Zealand’s relationship with Asia. 
• Track II diplomacy - We support informal diplomacy with thinktanks in Asia on issues and challenges facing the region
• Sports - Our sport programme funds cultural activities for teams and individuals visiting Japan for sporting activities.